Denver Mayor Implements Budget Cuts, Closes Shelters and Scales Back Migrant Services
Denver is closing four shelters and scaling back services for migrants to save $60 million in the long term, following the reinstatement of time limits on shelters and a decrease in the number of people living in city-funded hotel rooms. The city plans to focus on case management and connecting migrants to jobs and housing, with efforts to help individuals submit work authorization permits. Mayor Mike Johnston emphasized that Denver is not closing its doors to migrants but is seeking more efficient ways to support those who choose to make the city their new home.