"Seattle's All-Star Game: Balancing Baseball Festivities with Homeless Encampment Concerns"

The Mayor's office in Seattle, at the request of the Mariners baseball team, pushed for the removal of an encampment near T-Mobile Park in time for Opening Day in 2022. The urgent request came from the Mariners' executive vice president and general counsel, who expressed concern about the encampment being in the path between the stadium station and the ballpark. Despite efforts to prioritize the area, the encampment was not removed before Opening Day but was closed at a later date. The city has faced criticism for prioritizing the removal of encampments in preparation for large events, while the issue of homelessness persists in the area.