Denver’s latest fiscal fiasco is a masterclass in governmental incompetence. The city has blown a staggering $138 million on hotels for the homeless and migrants since January 2023. Yes, you read that right—$138 million. That’s enough to buy a mansion for every city council member and still have cash left over for a gold-plated homeless shelter.
Let’s break this down. The city purchased three hotels and leased three more, all in a desperate attempt to address homelessness and the influx of migrants. But instead of tackling the root causes, Denver’s leadership decided to throw taxpayer money at temporary solutions. It’s like trying to fix a leaky boat with duct tape—ineffective and downright stupid.
Meanwhile, ordinary citizens are struggling to pay their own rent. The cost of living is skyrocketing, and affordable housing is as elusive as a politician’s promise. But don’t worry, folks! Your hard-earned money is being used to fund hotel stays for others while you scrape by. Feeling valued yet?
And let’s not ignore the elephant in the room—the southern border. The influx of migrants is a direct result of lax border policies. Instead of addressing this issue, Denver’s officials are busy playing hotel concierge. How about we secure the border and stop the problem at its source? But that would require common sense, and we all know that’s in short supply at city hall.
This whole debacle is laughable. Denver’s leadership is throwing money at symptoms instead of curing the disease. It’s a classic case of government waste and mismanagement. And who pays the price? You do. The hardworking citizens who are just trying to make ends meet. It’s enough to make you want to scream.
