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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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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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Aurora councilmembers condemn anti-LGBTQ crime
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The Aurora City Council has adopted a resolution condemning hate crimes perpetuated against the LGBTQIA+ community and calling on people to report incidents when they occur. Councilmember Crystal Murillo brought the resolution up for council consideration on Monday in response to the mass shooting that killed five at Club Q, an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado…
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Aurora requires fiscal notes for future council proposals
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City council members in Aurora will now be required to provide fiscal notes, or a cost analysis with potential funding sources identified, with proposals they bring forward for council consideration. The council gave final approval to the ordinance approving the new rules on Monday. Council voted on the proposal’s second reading alongside a group of…
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Aurora council moves ahead with proposal to require fiscal notes
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The Aurora City Council has given initial approval to new council rules that would require members to include a fiscal note, or cost estimate, with proposals that are coming before the body for a vote. Council approved an ordinance on first reading at its Monday council meeting. The bill will return for a second reading…
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Split Aurora city council approves retail theft jail sentences
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A plan to require minimum jail sentences of three days for people convicted of stealing $300 or more worth of retail goods continued to divide Aurora’s City Council on Monday but still secured final approval. The policy takes effect in roughly 30 days. Council gave early approval to the bill Sept. 12. The bill sponsor,…
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Aurora opts out of state family and medical leave program
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The Aurora City Council on Monday voted to opt out of participating in the state’s family and medical leave program, mirroring decisions that Denver and dozens of other local governments made. Deputy Director of Human Resources Jennifer Lorenzen said city staff recommended against participating in the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program because job…
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Aurora councilmembers, mayor urge cost analysis for new proposals
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The Aurora City Council has a pattern of voting on proposals without any idea of how much the policies could cost the city, some councilmembers say. And those councilmembers want that to change. The council will soon consider a resolution that could mandate fiscal notes with any proposal that will affect the city’s budget. Councilmembers…
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Aurora to spend nearly 10% of federal COVID-19 recovery funds on police bonuses
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Aurora will spend nearly 10% of its COVID-19 recovery funds from the American Rescue Plan Act on bonuses for police officers. Every uniformed officer with the Aurora Police Department is set to receive $8,000 in bonuses in 2022 – totaling $6 million to be spent from the city’s $65 million in federal funds. The bonuses…
