City Council Considering Proposal to Limit Homeless Encampment Sweeps

by Heidi Groover"Sweep trash, not people." Hg
Routine Seattle City Council meetings don't usually pack the house. But a discussion Tuesday about whether or not to put a piece of legislation on the calendar drew a huge crowd, some holding signs that read "sweep trash, not people."The city council voted 7-1 Tuesday to send a proposal limiting homeless encampment sweeps on to their committee process. The vote does not enact the legislation, but means it will get discussion and a possible vote over