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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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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 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, Holmes reach settlement in First Amendment lawsuit
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Aurora officials and activist MiDian Holmes (Shofner) announced a settlement Monday in a First Amendment lawsuit filed by Holmes almost a year ago. The lawsuit claimed the decision by Aurora City Council members to end public comment pending a decision in the Kilyn Lewis family lawsuit was unconstitutional. Under the settlement terms, Aurora City Council…
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Aurora council unanimously approves creation of tobacco retail license to address youth access
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After months of discussion in policy committee meetings and input from members of the public, Aurora City Council members approved the creation of a retail license Monday that limits and imposes certain requirements on businesses that sell tobacco and psychoactive products. The intent of the license is to prevent youth access to such products by…
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Aurora councilmembers discuss Regional Navigation Campus, ADA requirements
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The Aurora City Council tackled several major city topics at a Saturday winter workshop, moving forward with ADA accessibility improvements for the council chambers, addressing concerns about the Regional Navigation Campus and debating a new impact fee for businesses. In recent meetings, members of the public have spoken to the council during public comment about…
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Aurora lawmakers move forward with tobacco license ordinance
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Aurora councilmembers moved forward with a proposed ordinance in Monday night’s study session that would create a license for businesses that sell tobacco, Kratom and psychoactive substances. Councilmember Curtis Gardner was the only member in opposition to the ordinance, expressing concerns about lack of clarity for businesses, money and government overreach. If passed at a…
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Aurora City Council to discuss tobacco retail license to address youth access
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On Monday night, Aurora City Council members will discuss a possible retail license that would limit and impose certain requirements on businesses that sell tobacco and 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 council member arrested for DUI was 3 times legal limit, police say
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Aurora City Councilmember Rob Andrews, who was arrested on suspicion of DUI on Saturday, had a blood alcohol content of more than three times the legal driving limit when he was pulled over, arrest documents show. Andrews, elected to the City Council in November, was pulled over Saturday evening and arrested, Aurora police said, after…








