Haitians

An estimated 15,000 to 20,000 Haitian migrants have settled in Springfield, Ohio in recent years. With a population of approximately 60,000 people, the influx of Haitian nationals migrating to Springfield has put a significant strain on the city's resources, including housing, law enforcement, hospitals, and schools.Sep 25, 2024 There are many articles written about this situation and there are just a many saying it is working as there are those who say it is causing problems. The state sent an extra $1.3 million dollars to help schools. The number of students needed help with English increased from 200 to 2,000. There are not enough English second language teachers to deal with this influx. These people do not have health insurance so they will use the emergency room for treatment. The governor is sending $2.5 million dollars to help defray the cost. They do not have the employees to handle this increase. This would be like 40,000 moving into Fargo Moorehead population 130,000. These Haitians would be better served if they were dispersed to several cities.