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Democrats keep seething about getting what they voted for

Denver mayor says migrant crisis could cost city $180 million in 2024

Mayor Mike Johnston told city councilmembers the high numbers of continued migrant arrivals are creating a "very, very concerning challenge."

DENVER — The City of Denver is preparing to spend 10% of this year's general fund budget on the migrant crisis. If a high number of migrants continue to arrive in Denver and the city continues to shelter them, Mayor Mike Johnston said it's estimated to cost $180 million in 2024.

"That would be a very, very painful conversation about budget options if we had to figure that out," Johnston told councilmembers at a meeting on Tuesday.

For context, Johnston put about $50 million toward solving homelessness in 2023. The migrant crisis could cost more than three times that amount this year.

"This challenge is far larger than we’ve ever seen it before, and the scale can feel daunting," Johnston said at Tuesday's meeting.