AURORA, Colo. — Aurora city leaders are considering a proposal that would halt support of migrants and people experiencing homelessness who are brought into the city unless an organization agrees to cover the costs.
The resolution was presented during the city council’s Federal, State and Intergovernmental Relations (FSIR) Committee meeting on Friday and will move to the full city council for a study session debate.
The resolution states while the city is “proud of its identity as the most diverse and Global City in the state,” its “financial resources or other local resources are limited and offering sanctuary or support is impossible.” The City of Aurora declared that it was not a sanctuary city through a resolution in May 2017.
“We are not going to shut down our rec centers. We are not going to cut our police budget. We are not taking anything out, and that includes staff resources,” said Councilmember At-Large Danielle Jurinksy, who co-sponsored the resolution along with Councilmember Steve Sundberg (Ward II).