City Launches Legal Aid Program to Prevent Evictions

by Ana Sofia KnaufSeattle City Council member Lisa Herbold spearheaded efforts to provide renters a safety net if they are at risk of eviction. CITY OF SEATTLE
On Monday, Seattle City Council member Lisa Herbold announced the launch of a pilot program to provide legal aid for incarcerated people accused of crimes, with the goal of helping them avoid eviction and homelessness.Some people who wind up in jail and can't make bail miss rent payments and risk losing their homes, said Anita Khandenwal,