First Migrant Bus Arrives In El Paso County
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston's sanctuary city policies have come under fire once again, this time for his apparent change of heart regarding the busing of indigent migrants to other cities.
Just a few weeks ago, Johnston criticized Texas Governor Greg Abbott for employing a similar strategy, calling it "inhumane, reckless, and inefficient." However, it seems that the mayor now sees no issue with transferring the burden of these migrants to other municipalities.
On January 28th, a bus carrying migrants arrived in Colorado Springs from Denver.
El Paso County Commissioner District 2, Carrie Geitner, expressed her concern, telling Fox21, "This is not just a local challenge. It is a national emergency and it's destroying cities and communities around our nation." Geitner's comments highlight the growing frustration felt by many communities, particularly Denver, which have adopted a welcoming stance towards migrants and are offering sanctuary to them.
Stan VanderWerf, El Paso County Commissioner District 3, raised an important point regarding the financial cost of this approach. He urged Denver officials to consider the diversion of resources away from helping legal citizens, cautioning against the potential impact on taxpayers.
El Paso County has declared that it will not be a sanctuary for migrants, citing public health and safety concerns, as well as its responsibility to its taxpayers.
Commissioner Carrie Geitner emphasized the need for El Paso County to draw a line in the sand, telling the local Fox affiliate, "We're not in the business of selling dreams that can't be fulfilled. Offering sanctuary or support beyond our capabilities is a dangerous game and risks the safety of both migrants and our citizens." These words reflect the growing sentiment among officials who are concerned about the strain placed on their communities by sanctuary city policies.
On January 31st, El Paso County Commissioners, along with members of the Colorado Springs City Council, took a stand against the national migrant crisis by declaring El Paso County and the city of Colorado Springs as non-sanctuary areas.
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In a press release from the mayor’s office, Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade, a Democrat, stated, "We will not invite this crisis into our city, and we are not a sanctuary city. It's the City's duty to care for its residents first, and that remains our top priority."
As the busing of indigent migrants continues to cause controversy, Mayor Johnston's sanctuary city policies are facing increasing scrutiny. Critics argue that these policies not only fail to address the root causes of the migrant crisis but also divert resources away from assisting legal citizens.
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