Moving day Residents move on as Miller Park cleared after months of homeless camping UPDATE

City officials cleared a homeless encampment at Miller Park as in-person classes at Meany Middle School were set to resume. Since March 26, outreach efforts facilitated 41 referrals to shelter, but many individuals have declined available options like enhanced shelters. Campers expressed frustration over delayed outreach, with some living at the park for months without support. Community members gathered to assist with the move, providing supplies and a helping hand to those relocating. The city assured that personal belongings would be stored for those needing to retrieve them after the cleanup.

Meanwhile, the police presence remained low, with no arrests reported. Activists and neighbors had previously called for a delay in the sweep to allow more time for finding housing solutions. The situation reflects ongoing challenges in addressing homelessness in Seattle as the city navigates post-pandemic policies.