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Tension boils over at Aurora Council meeting about public defenders, call for ceasefire
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Tension boiled over at the Aurora City council meeting on Monday, when two items — a call for a “cease-fire” in Gaza and efforts to undo the request for proposals to examine the potential effects of privatizing the city’s public defender’s office — were removed from the agenda. Councilmember Alison Coombs, who had championed the “cease-fire”…
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Aurora approves resolution deterring immigrants
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The Aurora City Council approved a resolution Monday night stating that the city of Aurora does not have the funding or resources to handle immigrants being brought into the city. The vote came after disagreement among councilmembers and backlash from community members who attended the meeting. The resolution was first considered at a council committee…
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Aurora councilmembers argue over rule to ban children on the dais
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Aurora City Council passed new rules regarding seating on the council dais Monday following a councilmember’s decision to bring her child onto the dais that caused backlash and debate among members. Councilmember Danielle Jurinsky brought the rule change to Monday’s council meeting, prompting heated discussion between herself and councilmember Alison Coombs – who Jurinsky said…
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Aurora City Council OKs water restrictions amid concerns of projected shortage levels, debates ARPA grants
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The Aurora City Council discussed anticipated drought conditions at its Monday meeting, agreeing to implement water restrictions this spring if nothing changes. The council also debated awarding grants to local nonprofits as the city continues pandemic recovery efforts. Here’s more about how the decisions unfolded. Water availability The council approved a resolution that will enact…
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Aurora council debates ARPA nonprofit grants
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Last year the Aurora City Council approved using pandemic recovery funds to support nonprofits working in the city with grants – but when it came time to sign off on the projects, not all lawmakers were happy with who was getting money. In January 2022, the city council approved allocating $2.5 million in American Rescue…
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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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Fireworks erupt as Aurora council debates tax cut
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Fireworks erupted during the Aurora City Council’s study session on Monday as council members hotly debated a proposal to repeal the city’s occupational tax, a move one councilmember called “asinine” but something others praised as smart business-friendly policy. Tensions also came to a head as some lawmakers accused city staff of ambushing the bill sponsor…
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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,…
