World Cup or Not Seattle Sweeps Continue

Seattle’s encampment sweeps are sparking debate as residents link them to the upcoming World Cup, with some like Michelle Castillo feeling targeted just days before her camp was cleared. While Bruce Drager suspects the sweeps are World Cup-driven, Mayor Katie Wilson denies it, pointing to increased weekend cleanups since October as the real reason for the uptick — over 2,000 tents removed in just five months, surpassing her predecessor’s pace. Though her goal of 500 shelter beds before the Cup remains unmet, the city has swiftly launched a 75-unit tiny house village. Meanwhile, outreach workers scramble to assist displaced campers like Michelle, even as shelter beds stay scarce. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/676b5584a7939519