The migrants have drained city resources and led to resentment from surrounding counties that have said they won't help shoulder the responsibilities.
The “sanctuary city” has cared for more than 42,195 migrants, according to theMotorists move northbound along South Broadway as the skyline of Denver stands as a backdrop on Feb. 12, 2024, in Englewood, Colorado. Denver has been disrupted by an influx of largely Venezuelan migrants who head north from Mexico, becoming a flashpoint in elections locally and nationally.
“This is investing in people to set them up to be independent and thrive,” Sarah Plastino, who is overseeing the program, said. “We know that when we set people up for success, people really do succeed.” To date, Denver has spent an estimated $70 million in migrant response goods and services. The services have been administered partly by the city and partly by nonprofit organizations.
The drain on resources has led to resentment from locals and surrounding counties that have said they don’t have the means to shoulder the responsibilities associated with caring for them.
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