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A Democrat-controlled city announced $45 million in funding for programs to help deal with the skyrocketing number of migrant arrivals it is facing, resulting in over $8 million in budget cuts for the police department.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced last week a package of $45.9 million to fully fund programs for “newcomers” for 2024 and avoid worst-case scenarios projected by the city. That’s in addition to $44 million in spending already secured for the program through previous budget moves.
Spending on migrants in the city skyrocketed last year from $2 million a month in August to $15 million in December. In January, migrant numbers peaked at around 5,000 in shelters but have since dropped to around 1,000, according to official figures.
The new “Denver Asylum Seekers Program” will dole out services to around 1,000 illegal aliens in the city’s shelter system, including housing assistance options for six months and a “WorkReady” program with training opportunities and language instruction.
Where will the $45.9 million come from to fund it? Here are part of the cuts:
- The mayor’s office will have their budget cut by 10%
- Denver Police Dept. budget will be cut by 1.9%, or by $8.4 million
- Denver Fire Dept. budget will be cut by 1%, or $2.5 million
“After more than a year of facing this crisis together, Denver finally has a sustainable plan for treating our newcomers with dignity while avoiding the worst cuts to city services,” Johnston cheered.
“We’ve been told that Denver can’t be compassionate to newcomers while still being fiscally responsible. Our new, sustainable plan is proof that when hard challenges come our way, we will be the ones who solve them together,” the mayor touted on social media.
We’ve been told that Denver can’t be compassionate to newcomers while still being fiscally responsible. Our new, sustainable plan is proof that when hard challenges come our way, we will be the ones who solve them together.
Full @denverpost editorial: https://t.co/bGaeEOpMJo pic.twitter.com/Kd29S6G6cG
— Mayor Mike Johnston (@MikeJohnstonCO) April 16, 2024
DMLNewsApp and TeamDML.com founder Dennis Michael Lynch weighed in on the report.
In a Facebook post, DML wrote, “Democrat-controlled Denver announced $45 million in funding for programs to help deal with the skyrocketing number of migrant arrivals it is facing, resulting in over $8 million in budget cuts for the police department. My take: Texas should send every bus to Denver. Watch how quick the city turns red.”
CRISIS CONSEQUENCES: The blue city’s mayor announced a nearly $46 million package to fund programs for migrants he calls “newcomers,” which will result in over $8 million in budget cuts for the police department. https://t.co/XxRU8PTLz4 pic.twitter.com/tumJPMoBUk
— Fox News (@FoxNews) April 17, 2024
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