But I want it both ways. They told me I could have it both ways.

Silliness in Seattle. From Law Enforcement Today:

Seattle councilman votes to defund police – then blames cops for not taking care of homeless encampments
Seattle City Councilmember Andrew Lewis is blaming the Seattle Police Department (SPD) for their lack of attention in handling the city’s exploding homeless problem, however he specifically voted to block SPD from handling those exact issues. 

After three recent raids in tent communities where the police confiscated many drugs and weapons, leading to more than a dozen people being arrested, Lewis tried to point his finger at SPD and Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan when he was asked about long-term solutions to homelessness taking over Pioneer Square.

According to reports, long before the raids dismantled the criminal enterprise hiding under some of the tents, at least three business owners trying to stay afloat in the area said they have been begging the city to intervene for months, but nothing has been done.

Pioneer Square is a major hub for Seattle. King Street Station links the transit system with the light rail. It is just South of the business district and is a major transit center for office workers.  It is a major retail center for those workers - lunch places which also offer fine dining. There are two large stadia which take advantage of the transit nexus.  Due to its history, it is also a major tourist center - within walking distance to the waterfront.

I worked there for two years back in 2003-5 before moving to the farm. Great job and wonderful people but even back then, that company was looking to move out.  I stayed with them to help them set up their IT system in their new office. I parked in a secure parking lot but even then was broken into twice. I can not imagine what it is like now.  Talk about pigeon problem - if you feed them, they will come.