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Public commenters sharply criticize "75% act" and urge humane, evidence-based responses to homelessness
5453181 · July 22, 2025
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Speakers at the Spokane council meeting criticized a charter amendment campaign dubbed the '75% act' and urged the city to support evidence-based shelters such as Maddie’s Place rather than punitive measures like expanded camping bans.
Several speakers during the July 21 open forum addressed homelessness and a proposed charter amendment known in comments as the “75% act.” Michael Schneider criticized the amendment’s backers and their claims, saying organizers “cloak their sales…
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