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Resident urges Spokane County commissioners to pursue housing-first solutions to homelessness

5040326 · June 17, 2025
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At the June 17 open public forum, Becky Dickerhoof of Spokane City told commissioners that access to safe, stable and affordable housing is a fundamental right and urged use of proven approaches such as Housing First, citing historical and structural drivers of homelessness.

Becky Dickerhoof addressed the Spokane County Board of County Commissioners during the open public forum on June 17, urging action on homelessness and support for housing-first approaches.

"Access to safe, stable, and affordable housing is a fundamental human right," Dickerhoof said. She referenced material from the organization Invisible People and outlined economic and policy factors that she said have…

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