Letter to the Editor: DESC is Not a Positive Addition to Burien
A resident has written to express their opinion on the DESC in Burien, stating that it is "a drug den" and "just a better tent" for the money taxpayers pay for it.
DESC in Burien is a drug den. Essentially, it is just a better tent.
The author questions the return on investment for Burien taxpayers, asking about the outcomes for residents, treatment for substance abuse, and becoming a contributing member of society.
- Treatment for substance abuse
- Becoming a contributing member of society
The author suggests that if DESC is just a better tent, then there are other locations that would cost taxpayers far less than the cost in downtown Burien.
The author emphasizes the importance of SMART goals (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bounded) in serious planning, along with rationalized and documented implications.
Author's summary: DESC is not a positive addition to Burien.