City of Spokane homeless roundtable focuses on illegal camping [Video]

SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane City councilmembers wrapped up a series of roundtable discussions on the topic of homelessness Thursday night, working with community members.

The roundtables and town hall are designed to hear different viewpoints from the community on city ordinances against illegal camping.

One woman, who said she’s experienced homelessness for several years, said the issue all comes down to more funding for mental health resources.

Theresa Bain-Broach lives out of her car, saying after her experience in poverty, mental health is something often overlooked.

“It’s not being taken care of,” Bain-Broach said. “It gets put on the back burner because they’re homeless and they get contingents.”

After three-and-a-half years, she’s able to now get a home with her son, but says the issue is still pertinent for her and many across the country.

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