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Question In Ballard: Is Uptick In Crime Related To Homelessness?

caption: Some neighborhoods have complained about an increase in the homeless population, including those that live in vehicles.
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Some neighborhoods have complained about an increase in the homeless population, including those that live in vehicles.
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Bill Radke talks with Eric Stoll, co-president of the Ballard Chamber of Commerce, about why he thinks there's a link between an increase in homelessness and crime in Ballard. Radke also talks with Seattle City Councilmember Mike O'Brien, who represents the Ballard neighborhood.

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