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

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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. -- More...