Lacey Councilmember Lenny Greenstein joined us for last week’s Newsmaker Interview. Greenstein discussed the different approaches to homelessness between Olympia and Lacey. While Olympia has numerous encampments, Lacey remains free of them despite the cities’ proximity. Greenstein attributes Olympia’s homelessness issues to enabling drug addiction and untreated mental illness, in contrast to Lacey, which focuses on providing help and upholding the law. Greenstein, a 12-year City Council veteran, explained his views on the causes of homelessness, his opposition to Lacey’s involvement in the Olympia-controlled Regional Housing Council, and his campaign priorities for his upcoming re-election. Read more.

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