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Summer of Imagination: Shared Stories kicks off May 30
05/30/2023
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Aurora Civic Engagement Academy Online Application Opens June 1
05/25/2023
The Aurora Civic Engagement Academy is an eight-week program that helps residents deepen their knowledge of the city and its operations. The program aims to develop and cultivate leaders in the community and provide insights into council's decision-making process.
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Road Construction Updates
05/23/2023
Southbound Quentin between 16th and Colfax avenues will have a full closure from May 29 until June 30 around the clock to perform utility tie-ins. Expect merging traffic; use alternate routes.
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Feedback Wanted: MLK Jr. Library Remodel
05/18/2023
Take our survey through June 13 or attend a community open house on either June 1 or 3 to share what you want to see and experience at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Library as the city prepares to remodel the facility.
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Apply Now to Serve on a City Board
05/15/2023
Volunteer for a board or commission to get engaged in local government. Find out more and apply at AuroraGov.org/Boards. There are a number with open positions.
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Build Up Aurora Project Tracker Now Available
04/24/2023
Street maintenance work will start later this week in select southeast Aurora neighborhoods as part of the city of Aurora’s “Build Up Aurora” program to improve the condition of its residential streets. The work schedule will be adjusted based on weather conditions. A new project tracker at EngageAurora.org/BuildUpAurora will allow residents to see where the street maintenance work is happening and the project status for each area. The tracker includes a translation tool for language conversion to Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese and Amharic.
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Connect with your Neighbors with Aurora Resources
04/19/2023
Are you looking for ways to unite your neighborhood? Consider hosting a movie night or another fun activity, such as a block party, with some expenses paid by Aurora Neighborhood Mini-Grants.
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Aurora’s partnership with UCHealth increases clinician staffing for crisis intervention programs
03/29/2023
The city of Aurora is proud to announce its recent partnership with UCHealth has successfully launched with six new clinicians and two care coordinators hired for Aurora’s crisis intervention programs
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Applicants Needed for Civil Service Commission
03/14/2023
The city of Aurora is accepting applications again for a resident to serve on Civil Service Commission.
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Aurora Offers Pandemic-related Mortgage Relief
03/06/2023
The city of Aurora has launched the Aurora Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program to help eligible homeowners impacted financially by COVID-19 keep their homes.
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Oil and Gas Advisory Committee Needs Industry Rep
03/06/2023
The city of Aurora is accepting applications for one industry representative to serve on the Oil and Gas Advisory Committee.
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City Manager Jim Twombly announces his retirement
02/10/2023
After a 42-year career in public service spanning multiple states, Aurora City Manager Jim Twombly has announced he will retire on April 7
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High Line Canal Trail Improvements Launching Soon
01/25/2023
The city of Aurora in collaboration with American Civil Constructors will start work on the High Line Canal Trail project between East Colfax Avenue and just north of I-70 along Tower Road.
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City Manager Selects Alec Oughton as Fire Chief
01/23/2023
Aurora City Manager Jim Twombly has selected Alec Oughton, Fire Chief of the Henrico, County, Va., Division of Fire, as Aurora’s next fire chief pending City Council’s confirmation at its regular meeting on Monday, Jan. 30
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Alert for Home Rehab Program Participants
01/19/2023
Some participants in the city of Aurora’s housing rehabilitation programs have reported receiving letters with deceiving and urgent language
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City Announces Four Finalists for Fire Chief
12/22/2022
A community panel, city management, and a recruiting firm hired to conduct a national search for Aurora’s next fire chief have identified four finalists for the position, and they are seeking community feedback ahead of final selection
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Cold-weather Tips and Resources for Shelter, Pets, Power and Pipes
12/21/2022
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory and a Wind Chill Warning for the Aurora area, with a dangerously cold forecast Dec. 21 to 23
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New Council Ward Boundary Map Now Available
12/05/2022
Following a standard redistricting process that included many opportunities for the public to weigh in, the Aurora City Council recently approved council ward maps with adjusted boundaries. A new map reflecting the changes, which are effective Dec. 17, 2022, is available at AuroraGov.org/Maps.
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Apply Now for Civic Engagement Commission
11/16/2022
Want to be part of something new and exciting? Make a difference in your community by joining the city’s newest Civic Engagement Commission, which is recruiting its next five board members. The three-year term for these five positions starts Feb. 1. Apply now at AuroraGov.org/Boards.
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City Announces Art Acevedo As Second Interim Police Chief
11/15/2022
Aurora names nationally recognized law enforcement leader as its second interim police chief
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New Aurora911 Nurse Navigation Program
11/08/2022
Recognizing the costs associated with health care services and the ongoing mission to make 911 response more efficient, the city of Aurora is partnering with Global Medical Response to introduce the Aurora911 Nurse Navigation program. It is a new service designed to quickly and better determine the best level of care response based on a 911 caller's medical needs.
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Share Input on Fire Chief Recruitment by Oct. 21
10/14/2022
As the city kicks off the search for a new fire chief, the community's feedback, including Aurora city employees, is very valuable as the consultant begins the outreach process looking for high-caliber candidates and the ideal fit for this role. The survey deadline has been extended until Oct. 21.
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Phoenix Awards issued to Aurora first responders, mother for saving baby’s life
10/04/2022
Multiple first responders from various Aurora agencies were recognized Oct. 4 with a special award for their role in saving a baby’s life
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Aurora Extends Search for New Police Chief
10/04/2022
The city of Aurora will continue its search for a new police chief following a months-long recruitment process, and after city management, city council members, and community and business leaders met with two finalists during a three-day selection process.
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AuroraTV Wins 12 National Honors
09/09/2022
AuroraTV has again been awarded top news series among all local governments across the U.S. and received the second-highest honor for overall excellence in its budget size at the 2022 NATOA Government Programming Awards
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Board and Commissions Openings Available
09/01/2022
The city of Aurora is accepting applications now for vacancies on a number of boards and commissions.
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City Launches New Aurora Eats Dining Guide
08/25/2022
The latest iteration of Aurora's dining guide features nearly 200 authentic, specialty restaurants and is available via an interactive map online or as a printed publication.
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Aurora Awards Funds to Organizations for Youth Violence Intervention and Prevention Efforts
07/13/2022
As part of Aurora’s ongoing efforts to address youth violence – a problem many cities face - the city has awarded $260,000 to organizations that support youth violence reduction efforts through prevention and intervention services within the city.
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City Announces Interim Fire Chief
07/11/2022
The Aurora City Manager’s Office has appointed Deputy Chief Allen Robnett as Interim Fire Chief while a nationwide search is conducted.
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Aurora Recognizes Volunteers and Organizations with Community Spirit Awards
07/01/2022
The city of Aurora has recognized 18 community volunteers and four organizations with Community Spirit Awards for helping make Aurora a great place to call home.
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Aurora awards 60K in Neighborhood Improvement Grants
06/23/2022
The city of Aurora has awarded $60,000 in grant funds to 14 groups across all city wards as part of its 2022 Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program.
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Police Chief Search: Community Input Sought
06/08/2022
The firm hired by the city of Aurora to conduct a national search for the city’s next police chief is launching a community survey today and will host a public forum Tuesday, June 14, to seek the community’s input. Residents, businesses and community partners are encouraged to help the city define the qualities, experience and values it will seek in the next chief.
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Aurora History Museum New Exhibit “Mosaic of Cultures: Aurora’s Mexican Community”
05/10/2022
The Aurora History Museum and the city of Aurora Office of International and Immigrant Affairs celebrate Aurora’s Mexican population with a new exhibition, “Mosaic of Cultures: Aurora’s Mexican Community,” open through April 16, 2023.
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City Announces Interim Police Chief
04/20/2022
Daniel J. Oates, who led the Aurora Police Department from 2005 to 2014 and who has become a trusted voice on police reform efforts across the country in recent years, will serve as Interim Chief of Police and will help in selecting a permanent chief by the end of this year.
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City Programs Offer Home Repairs at No Cost to Residents
04/15/2022
The city of Aurora is accepting applications from income-qualified homeowners needing assistance in making necessary health and safety repairs to their homes.
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Letter from City Manager to Aurora Community
04/15/2022
City Manager Jim Twombly has issued a letter to members of the community regarding recent public conversation and scrutiny about the change of leadership in the Aurora Police Department
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City manager seeks new leadership at Aurora Police Department
04/06/2022
After a considerable amount of assessment of the state of the Aurora Police Department and Chief Vanessa Wilson’s work in her two years as chief, and a recognition that areas of the department need refocused attention, Aurora City Manager Jim Twombly has made the decision to search for new leadership for APD
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City Manager Responds to Police Records Backlog
04/05/2022
City Manager Jim Twombly details why he commissioned an assessment of Aurora Police Department's Records section, his actions to swiftly address identified issues, and APD's progress
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New Online Registration for Council Public Comment
04/01/2022
The Aurora City Council, which welcomes public comment, has refined its process for speaking before the council.
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City Council Passes Resolution in Support of Crime-Reduction Strategies
03/29/2022
The Aurora City Council approved a resolution Monday, March 28, to support comprehensive crime-reduction strategies in conjunction with the Aurora Police Department and city management, and to set up regular progress updates on new initiatives and existing efforts to build a safer community
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City, AG Select Consent Decree Monitor
02/10/2022
The city of Aurora and the Colorado Attorney General’s Office have selected IntegrAssure, a Florida-based risk management consultancy, to provide independent oversight as Aurora resolves issues identified in a ‘Patterns and Practices’ report on the city’s public safety agencies
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Opt In to Receive Emergency Notifications
01/19/2022
Keeping you and your family safe is important. And knowing what is going on in the world around you is critical to maintaining that safety. Aurora911 uses CodeRED as our emergency alert provider, but you have to opt in to receive lifesaving information.
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Aurora Ranks No. 1 in State for Immigrant Support on New Index
12/01/2021
The city of Aurora has been ranked No. 1 overall in Colorado on the New American Economy Cities Index for its commitment to support its immigrant population
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Consent Decree Agreement Reached Between City and Attorney General
11/16/2021
The city of Aurora and the Colorado Attorney General have reached a final agreement in principle on the terms of a consent decree to resolve issues identified in a September ‘Patterns and Practices’ report about the Aurora Police Department and Aurora Fire Rescue
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AG Issues Patterns and Practices Review of Aurora Police and Fire
09/24/2021
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced the findings of his office's patterns and practices investigation of the Aurora Police Department and Aurora Fire Rescue, and City Manager Jim Twombly, Police Chief Vanessa Wilson and Fire Rescue Chief Fernando Gray have released statements
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Statements from City Manager, Police Chief and Fire Chief Following Indictments in Elijah McClain Case
09/01/2021
With today's announcement by Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser that a grand jury has returned criminal charges against two current Aurora police officers, one former Aurora police officer and two firefighters involved in the Elijah McClain case, City Manager Jim Twombly, Police Chief Vanessa Wilson and Fire Rescue Chief Fernando Gray have released statements
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Independent Report Released in Elijah McClain Case
03/16/2021
Independent investigators tasked with reviewing the 2019 death of Elijah McClain released the results of their review to the city Feb. 22 in advance of their presentation to Aurora City Council
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Aurora Outlines “A New Way” Forward in Restoring Community Trust in Police Department
10/20/2020
Chief of Police Vanessa Wilson on Monday, Oct. 19, presented to City Council a plan of action for restoring trust in the Aurora Police Department, titled “A New Way”
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