Denver mayor blames Republicans and Trump for $5M cuts to pay for migrant crisis
Mayor Mike Johnston, a Democrat, has announced that he is cutting $5 million from public services to pay for the city's illegal immigration crisis.
By Michael Dorgan Fox News
Published February 10, 2024 4:33pm EST Denver is cutting $5 million from public services used by its residents in order to pay for its spiraling illegal immigration costs, with the city’s mayor pinning the blame on Republicans and former President Donald Trump.
Mayor Mike Johnston, a Democrat, announced on Friday that hours will be cut at recreation centers, and in-person vehicle registration renewals at the DMV will end, while the planting of spring flower beds will also be stopped to save the much-needed cash.
The cuts follow the mayor’s decision last month to divert $25 million from the city budget to the migrant crisis. That plan included pulling $10 million from a contingency fund and $15 million from a building remodel. Those actions followed the city’s decision to hold many positions vacant and review new or expanded contracts and programs.
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