A Democrat-controlled city, Denver, has announced a significant allocation of $45 million in funding for programs aimed at addressing the increasing number of migrant arrivals it is currently facing. This decision has resulted in over $8 million in budget cuts for the police department.
Mayor Mike Johnston unveiled a comprehensive package totaling $45.9 million to fully support programs for 'newcomers' for the year 2024, with an additional $44 million already secured through previous budget adjustments. The surge in spending on migrants in Denver escalated from $2 million per month in August to $15 million by December of the previous year. Although migrant numbers peaked at around 5,000 in shelters in January, they have since decreased to approximately 1,000, according to official figures.
