A new study reveals the city of Denver has spent nearly $2 billion on its homeless problem over the last three years.
According to the study by the Common Sense Institute, more than $1.9 billion was set aside for homelessness spending, which comes to about $30,000 to $60,000 per person.
Denver now ranks tenth in the nation for the highest number of homeless people rising 58% from 5,728 in 2016 to 9,065 in 2023.
“It’s a public policy challenge that dominated the election season and generated conversations in neighborhoods across the state. And, rightfully so, this is an issue that pulls at our heartstrings and challenges our compassion,” Kelly Caufield, executive director at the Common Sense Institute said in a statement.
From The Daily Wire:
In July when Denver Mayor Mike Johnston took office he declared a state of emergency on homelessness and promised to house 1,000 homeless people by the end of the year.
