Tag: Angela Lawson
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Aurora council debates ARPA nonprofit grants
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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Call for the question: Aurora City Council debates meeting rules
The Aurora City Council Monday began examining and discussing some of its meeting rules that can affect councilmembers’ ability to speak during meetings and in how the public can participate remotely. Mayor Mike Coffman is proposing that the city council repeal a meeting rule named “Call for the question,” which allows council to end debate…
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Aurora approves tax repeal
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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Aurora debates tax cut in split council decision
Aurora is on the path to eliminating a tax that generates several million in annual revenue. While some lawmakers say the tax is an unfair burden to the city’s businesses and workforce, others see the move as a glaring fiscal misstep. The city council voted 5-5 on Monday to give initial approval to a bill…
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Divided Aurora council gives 2023 budget early approval
In a split vote, the Aurora City Council gave early approval to the proposed 2023 budget on Monday, but only after debate about eliminating two vacant positions — independent police monitor and a diversity, equity and inclusion office manager. Councilmembers who supported eliminating the roles said it was a no-brainer, and would save taxpayers from funding…
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3 Aurora City Council members appointed to National League of Cities committees
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Aurora becomes first city in Colorado to ban no-knock warrants
Elected leaders in Aurora on Monday voted to ban “no knock” raids by police. Aurora becomes one of several cities that revised their police policies on raids in the wake of the slaying of Breonna Taylor in Kentucky earlier this year. It is believed to be the first Colorado city to take such an action.…