Posted on 12/30/2023 5:24:34 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
ELBURN, Ill. (WLS) -- With more than seven buses carrying migrants expected to arrive in Chicago Friday, Mayor Brandon Johnson joined other mayors to emphasize that cities are reaching a breaking point.
"Without a coordinated effort, this is going to crush local economies because there is a financial responsibility we have all taken on," he said.
Johnson told city council members the cost of migrant support is approaching $300 million this year. He plans to shift $95 million in federal COVID relief funds to cover some of the costs.
"At least that prevents us from having to dip into the budget and cut back on city services this year; next year is another matter," said Ald. Brian Hopkins.
Hopkins said if the crisis continues in 2024 without more federal support, cuts in city services are inevitable.
The migrant crisis is showing no signs of letting up. Friday morning, more migrants arrived at the city's landing zone in the South Loop.
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I call it an invasion and the FedGov is acting in seditious disregard of their responsibilities under A4S4.
The “Sanctuary city” definition changed over time.
It originally was about churches providing sanctuary for those fleeing persecution.
It’s not that the city necessarily wanted them, they just didn’t want to co-operate with the feds and fulfill ICE detainer requests for those that had already snuck into the city.
It kept and keeps getting worse.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-chicago-sanctuary-history-htmlstory.html
It used to be ok to go into that city...I seldom go into it anymore... not sure what’s safe anymore and most places prevent weapons.
because there is a financial responsibility we have all taken on,” dont ya just love the “we sh##”
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