Denver Faces Service Cuts Amid Border Deal Fallout
TL;DR
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston blames Republican leaders for the collapse of a bipartisan border deal, stating that it will have a devastating impact on the city's ability to provide services for newcomers. He expressed frustration with the Senate's failure to pass the deal and criticized former President Trump and Republican leaders for prioritizing electoral gains over solving the issues facing cities and the border. With the city reporting over 38,000 migrants served and more than 3,500 housed, Johnston announced cuts to city services due to the lack of federal aid, warning that Denver is nearing its "breaking point."
- Denver mayor blames Republicans for ‘devastating impact’ on city after border deal collapse The Hill
- Denver recreation centers, DMV offices are first to cut back hours to help pay for migrant crisis The Denver Post
- Denver Is Furious That Washington Can't Fix the Border The Wall Street Journal
- Parks & Rec and Denver Motor Vehicle will reduce services as Denver struggles to fund its new immigrant response Denverite
- Denver slashing $5M from parks, DMV after border deal collapse FOX 31 Denver
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