Blue city mayor defunds police force by more than $8 million to aid migrants

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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 mayor’s office says it will avoid layoffs or furloughs of employees, but there will still be cuts to find the extra $45.9 million in funding. The mayor's office will see its budget cut by nearly 10%.

Denver’s police department, meanwhile, will have its budget cut by $8.4 million, about 1.9% of its budget. And about $5 million of that will come from restricting hiring for open positions, 9News reported. Police officers will still be hired by Denver International Airport, which will pay for the costs of a recruiting class.

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It’s not happening ?

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American citizens last

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So, road maintenance will be delayed resulting in increased costs when it is addressed and in increased accidents and pothole damage until the maintenance is done.  Youth rec programs for the summer will be curtailed or canceled meaning more time for youth on the street to get into criminal mischief.  Summer tutoring programs for kids who fell behind in school because thier teachers were giving time to migrants who do not speak the language will be curtailed and these kids may never catch up.  Safety inspections on infrastructure, businesses and housing will be curtailed potentially resulting in injury or death, but Denver can tout that it is a sanctuary city.

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It’s part of the grand plan of replacement and the ones that administer and enable it will be rewarded by their leftist overlords. They are playing the long game. And as an added bonus their corporate and Wall Street donors are rewarded with lower wages.  Win-win

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Biden's America. American's last.