Author: Jessica Gibbs
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Aurora approves tax repeal
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A proposal to repeal the occupational privilege tax in Aurora, which generates about $6 million in annual revenue for the city, will take affect in two years after a bill to eliminate it gained final approval on Monday. The Aurora City Council voted to pass the bill on final reading through a 5-5- vote, with…
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Proposal to change Aurora council meeting times fails
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A proposal to implement an earlier start time for Aurora’s city council meetings failed on Monday. The resolution proposed by Mayor Pro Tem Curtis Gardner would have changed regular meeting start times from 6:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Council voted the resolution down in a 4-6 decision. Councilmembers Gardner, Dustin Zvonek, Danielle Jurinsky and Steve…
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Aurora fire chief finalists meet with city residents
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The four men vying to become Aurora’s next fire chief met with community members on Thursday evening and spoke about how they would steer the department through numerous challenges facing the city. The finalists are Richard Davis, assistant chief of the fire department in Austin, Texas; Alec Oughton, fire chief of the Henrico County, Va.…
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Aurora Public Library to stop late fees
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The Aurora Public Library is no longer charging fines for overdue items, and larger locations will be operating under new hours in the New Year. A city news release said shifting away from late-fee policies follows a national trend as libraries react to increasing evidence that shows “the accrual of fines limits the use of…
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Son of University of Northern Colorado president dies in avalanche
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The son of University of Northern Colorado President Andy Feinstein died in an avalanche on Saturday while skiing with his father, who survived the avalanche without serious injury despite being buried. In a statement, the president’s chief of staff, Jennifer Almquist, confirmed Feinstein and his 22-year-old son, Nick, were caught in an avalanche while skiing…
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As expensive housing moves in, Aurora residents fear displacement
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New luxury developments popping up in Aurora near East Colfax have caused concern for some residents who have noticed crime and other activities that previously took place on development sites creeping into their neighborhood. Others share concern that the developments may displace the area’s vibrant immigrant community. TomHellauertom.hellauer@denvergazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a3dc80c0a9d47d671f1f3da872cc0a06?s=100&d=mm&r=g A set of crutches teetered on top…
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Immigrants continue arriving in Denver from southern border
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Immigrants from the southern border continue to arrive in Denver – more than 200 came over the holiday weekend – as the city relies on a system of emergency shelters to support them. Since Dec. 9, the city has served approximately 2,295 migrants, according to a Monday news release. Why immigrants from South America choose Denver…
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Aurora city council discusses police, fire department hiring changes
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The Aurora City Council has approved a resolution aimed at ensuring the city brings some police and fire department hiring practices into compliance with the city’s consent decree. The resolution passed on Monday requires that the city’s human resources, police and fire departments have a greater role in hiring for entry-level their positions and that…
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Aurora debates tax cut in split council decision
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Aurora is on the path to eliminating a tax that generates several million in annual revenue. While some lawmakers say the tax is an unfair burden to the city’s businesses and workforce, others see the move as a glaring fiscal misstep. The city council voted 5-5 on Monday to give initial approval to a bill…
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Aurora council debates earlier meeting start time, new agenda rules
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The Aurora City Council discussed two proposals from Mayor Pro Tem Curtis Gardner on Monday that would change council meetings times and how council votes on some issues that come up for consideration. Gardner’s first proposal seeks to change council meetings times from 6:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., an idea that met with scrutiny from…