Denver Mayor Announces Major Budget Cuts to Fund Migrant Support Programs

Amid a surge in migrant arrivals, Denver reallocates funds, including a significant reduction in the police budget, to support migrant services and housing.

• Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has redirected $8 million from the police budget to support migrant services as part of a $45.9 million funding package.
• The funding shift aims to sustain the influx of migrants, with the city's spending on migrant support soaring from $2 million to $15 million monthly.
• No layoffs or reduction in police services are planned, despite the budget cuts, with assurances of maintaining public safety.
• The 'Denver Asylum Seekers Program' and 'WorkReady' program are part of the new initiatives to assist migrants with housing and work training.
• Critics argue the budget reallocation might compromise city services, but officials stress the cuts are designed to have minimal impact on public safety.

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