Denver's Budget Cuts Lead to Closure of Four Migrant Shelters and Employee Hour Reduction
The city of Denver is cutting work hours for some city employees, potentially reducing them to zero, in order to reallocate funds towards dealing with the migrant crisis. The budget cuts, amounting to $4.3 million, will impact the Parks and Recreations department. Mayor Mike Johnston expressed frustration with the federal government's lack of support and criticized Republicans for killing a bipartisan border bill. He predicts the migrant crisis will cost the city around $180 million this year and called for a solution from lawmakers in Washington.