In a stunning display of misplaced priorities, Chicago Mayor Johnson is once again raiding funds meant for residents’ services to cater to the escalating financial burden of migrants. The staggering cost, nearing $300 million this year alone, has prompted the mayor to divert $95 million from federal COVID relief funds, exacerbating the strain on Chicago’s already beleaguered residents.
Alderman Brian Hopkins’ ominous warning about potential service cuts next year looms over the city, a clear indication of the dire consequences residents may face due to the mayor’s shortsighted decisions. The anger intensifies as migrants, seemingly undeterred by regulations, disembark from trains in downtown Chicago, further stretching the city’s resources.
Adding fuel to the fire, Mayor Johnson’s criticism of Texas Governor Greg Abbott for sending buses beyond city limits is nothing short of hypocritical. While Johnson labels it “inhumane,” his own actions reveal a callous disregard for the well-being of Chicagoans.
The state’s move to fund temporary housing for migrants, offering generous rental assistance and starter kits, only magnifies the frustration among residents who see their needs being eclipsed by an influx of newcomers. Chicagoans deserve better than being sacrificed on the altar of political posturing and misguided priorities.
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Chicago Mayor Johnson Strips City of $95M in Federal COVID Funds for Residents to Finance Migrants