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Aurora lawmakers pass 72-hour notice requirement for homeless camp abatements
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After heated debate among Aurora City Council members in Monday night’s meeting, the council passed a resolution requiring a 72-hour notice before homeless encampment abatements. The resolution, brought forward by councilmember Rob Andrews, was approved to move forward in a recent study session, during which several of the council’s conservative members called it a “slow…
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Aurora City Council to vote on homeless camp sweep notice
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In Monday night’s Aurora City Council study session and regular meeting, councilmembers will discuss a memorandum of understanding between the police and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing center, which would clarify the relationship between the two parties. Councilmembers will also vote on water restrictions and a 72-hour notice requirement for homeless camp sweeps,…
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Federal judge advances lawsuit seeking overtime compensation for Aurora firefighter trainees
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A federal judge gave preliminary approval earlier this month to a class of Aurora firefighter trainees who may sue the city over allegations that they were denied overtime pay in violation of federal law. Joseph Elias, who attended Aurora’s fire academy between July-August 2023, filed suit last year alleging the city is violating the Fair…
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Aurora police, DEA tout partnership to crack down on illegal drugs, reduce overdose deaths
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In the year since the Aurora Police Department and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration partnered to crack down on drug trafficking in Aurora, the amount of seized fentanyl and other deadly drugs has spiked in the city, according to authorities. In a joint news conference between the APD and the DEA on Monday, officials touted…
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Attorneys for Aurora councilmember arrested on suspicion of DUI question credibility of breathalyzer test
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In court documents, Aurora City Council member Rob Andrews’ legal team is requesting proof that the officer who breathalyzed him and determined he was driving drunk was certified to do the breath alcohol test. Andrews, elected to the City Council in November, was pulled over on Jan. 17 and arrested on suspicion of a DUI,…
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Aurora mayor calls settlement in First Amendment lawsuit against city ‘unfortunate’
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Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman spoke against a lawsuit settlement made between the City of Aurora and activist MiDian Holmes (Shofner) in a City Council meeting Monday night, saying the decision to settle was “unfortunate.” Aurora officials and Holmes announced the settlement in early March almost a year after Holmes filed the lawsuit, which claimed decisions…
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Aurora lawmakers cast final vote to adopt tobacco, psychoactive substance retail license
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Aurora City Council members cast a final vote Monday creating a retail license that limits and imposes certain restrictions on businesses that sell tobacco and other age-restricted psychoactive products. The intent of the license is to prevent youth access to such products by requiring local licensure and compliance checks, according to council documents. It does not…
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Aurora high school students learn about courts, crime and victims’ rights in new DA-led academy
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Nearly 160 Aurora high school students got a behind-the-scenes look at Colorado’s criminal justice system this semester through a new academy created by Aurora Public Schools and the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. The new academy gives Aurora high school students an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at how Colorado’s criminal justice system works, according to a…
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Almost 40 apply for board to oversee revitalization of Colfax Avenue
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Aurora officials received almost 40 applications for the Aurora Downtown Development Authority Board that will oversee the revitalization of Colfax Avenue. The application period ended Saturday, and an Aurora spokesperson said 38 people applied. Of the 38 applicants, 32 met the criteria to serve and the other six were ineligible, the spokesperson said. To be…
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Aurora police chief creates team to improve communication between police, residents
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In the midst of Aurora officials’ efforts to create a police oversight office, the department’s chief announced Thursday the creation of a community response team intended to improve communication between residents and police. Aurora Police Department officials lauded the formation of the Chief’s Community Response Team in a news release Thursday, saying the team will…
