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The King County Regional Homelessness Authority, which manages a significant portion of these funds, has come under fire. Its manager, Mark Dones, had a proposal to request a staggering $11 billion for housing projects—a plan seen as wildly unrealistic given the results, or lack thereof. The city continues to funnel money into this "homeless industrial complex," with little visible impact, fueling accusations of waste and mismanagement.
Many experts and local leaders question whether these funds are used effectively, pointing out that cities spending the least on homelessness often have the most success in controlling the issue. Critics advocate focusing on proven solutions—mental health and addiction treatment—rather than costly, ineffective projects.