The growth of a homeless camp was creating safety concerns at a nearby courthouse in Burien, leading King County to contain the camp behind fencing. This photo was taken on May 16, 2024. Divided Supreme Court rules in major homelessness case that outdoor sleeping bans are OK
The city of Burien and the KCSO have been in a fight over the controversial ordinance to ban homeless encampments in certain areas of the city. The fight has included lawsuits against both parties.in Snohomish County Superior Court alleges the sheriff’s office is breaking its contract with the city of Burien by telling deputies to not enforce the ordinance that would prohibit encampments within 500 feet of libraries, schools, daycare centers, and other specified locations.
The sheriff's lawsuit against Burien cites a lack of shelter space for the homeless in the city of Burien. KCSO’s lawsuit claims the city cannot force people to leave public property without offering alternative housing, and "KCSO personnel cannot participate in the effort.
KSCO said that their office and its deputies serving the Burien community will continue to enforce all other City of Burien laws.
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