MONUMENT, Colo. (KRDO) – The Town of Monument is making its stance on migrants in the state loud and clear.
As migrants are starting to have to leave Denver after their 42 days in sanctuary begin to run out, Monument Mayor Mitch LaKind tells KRDO13 they have made a firm decision to not provide aid or resources to migrants.
“It’s very possible that buses will show up here, but they’re not going to be welcome,” said LaKind.
The town council took to drafting a resolution, after El Paso County made their announcement that the county would not provide sanctuary for migrants on January 31.
“The meat of the resolution is to ensure that the taxpayers… we are not going to utilize their dollars for the purposes of providing any form of services or shelter to illegal immigrants,” explained LaKind.
It was a topic first discussed on Monday night’s town council meeting after a concerned resident brought up the notion of migrants coming to Monument.
LaKind explains that it’s a simple matter of not having the budget or resources to take care of any more people, than just their own.