Aurora City Council
Coverage of Aurora City Council in the Nexus archive.
- Family and friends gather to remember Arthur Williams, 26-year-old cyclist killed in Aurora hit-and-run crash
Family and friends held a vigil in Aurora, Colo., to remember 26-year-old cyclist Arthur Williams, who was killed in a hit-and-run crash on South Powhaton Road. Authorities are continuing to search for the driver, having identified a vehicle of interest. The Williams family is working with the Aurora City Council to push for bike lanes and started a GoFundMe campaign to seek justice.
- Far east Aurora residents push back against new gas station and convenience store plan
Residents of Aurora's Harmony neighborhood oppose a proposed gas station and convenience store, citing concerns over crime, environmental impact, and lack of needed amenities like grocery stores. The project, approved by the city's Planning and Zoning Commission, faces a new public hearing after a petition with nearly 800 signatures prompted city leaders to call up the site plans for reconsideration.
- Aurora City Council approves $264 million Build Up Aurora bond measure questions for November ballot
Aurora City Council approved three $264 million bond measure questions for the Build Up Aurora initiative, to be decided by voters in November. The measures include a 0.325% sales tax increase and funding for 65 projects in public safety, transportation, and community facilities. The public safety portion faced opposition during the council meeting.