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Q&A on asylum seeker response and budget savings

5:14:00

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95 sec

Council Member Adams inquires about the $586 million in savings on asylum seeker costs for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. Director Jiha explains that savings were achieved through contract renegotiations and stabilizing the census of asylum seekers.

  • Adams specifically asks about savings from shelter time limits, but Jiha cannot provide a precise figure for that policy alone.
  • Jiha emphasizes that the overall policy package has helped stabilize the asylum seeker population, leading to savings.
  • The administration is unable to attribute savings to any single policy due to multiple factors impacting the situation.