Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announces budget cuts as part of new immigration program

DENVER — Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced budget cuts for 2024 as part of a new immigration program the city is kicking off this week.

Instead, the mayor said the department would delay things like new furniture purchases and police department buildings. "They're also looking at ways we use this as a chance to adapt to maybe new, more native species we'll have in some of these beds going forward," Johnston said. The city had found $44 million of the $89.9 million in total necessary funding for 2024, but still needs $45.9 million to address the new immigrants who continue to arrive.Denver closing 3 immigrant hotel shelters this week to address budget deficit Óscar Contreras 2:00 PM, Apr 01, 2024 Now, the city is beginning what it's calling the Denver Asylum Seeker Program.

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