The Chicago City Council has approved an extra $70 million in addition to an existing $150 million budgeted for this year for care of migrants in the city.
The Chicago City Council on Friday green-lit an extra $70 million for the care of illegal immigrants in the Windy City despite a massive backlash from residents that foreign nationals are being prioritized over native Chicagoans. The council voted 30-18 to approve the request made by Mayor Brandon Johnson in order to help deal with the ongoing migrant crisis it is facing.
Yes, this is a challenge. Do we want to spend this money like this right now? Of course not, but again, we have an obligation, and we have a responsibility to move this ball forward,' said Jason Erwin, the council’s budget committee chair, according to CBS. Johnson’s office had said the funding request was to ensure the city is prepared 'should there be any sudden increases in new arrivals sent by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
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