mike coffman
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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 residents fear new luxury developments may be beginning of slow gentrification process
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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.
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Aurora civil service commission changes rules in response to police department concerns
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The Aurora Civil Service Commission – which oversees the hiring of entry-level police officers and firefighters – voted to change some of its rules this month after the police department voiced concerns that the hiring process took too long and too easily disqualified candidates. Former interim police chief Dan Oates had been critical of the commission for…
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Think tank’s economist publicly lambasts homeless study but privately has ‘no problems’ with method
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While the Colorado Fiscal Institute publicly lambasted a report on homelessness, the senior economist prominently cited in its criticism said he privately has no problems with the methodology in a text exchange with one of the study’s authors. “I dug deep into your research methodology and had no problems with it especially giving the range,” Colorado…
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Aurora council consider building new campus to curb homelessness
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At a price tag of at least $50 million, some Aurora City councilmembers proposed to construct a new campus for the homeless that would offer not only a place to live but also services to aid their transition to self sufficiency. The vision emerged out of city officials’ travel to two cities in Texas and…
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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 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…