Tag: Aurora City Government
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Application window opens for free Aurora civic engagement course
Aurora residents interested in learning more about the innerworkings of their city government can apply to participate in the city’s free Civic Engagement Academy starting Monday. The program runs for eight weeks, with the intention of helping city residents understand how their government works and get involved in their community. In 2023, 20 Aurora residents graduated.…
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Looking ahead: next week in Aurora city government
Looking ahead, Aurora city government has a slower week coming up, with Presidents Day closing municipal offices and courts Monday and five board and commission meetings happening throughout the week. The city of Aurora has 31 boards, commissions, committees and authorities made up of resident volunteers appointed by the City Council. Boards and commission meetings…
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Aurora’s interim city manager announced as finalist for permanent position
Aurora’s current interim city manager, Jason Batchelor, is the finalist for the permanent city manager position, city councilmembers announced. Batchelor has held the interim city manager position since April, when Jim Twombly retired from the position. Councilmembers said they’re confident in Batchelor’s leadership, experience and successful performance during his tenure at the city, according to…
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Aurora candidates to discuss issues at public election forum Thursday
Aurora’s city council and mayoral candidates in November’s election will discuss issues in an election forum open to the public Thursday. The forum will take place in-person at the Aurora Municipal Center, Paul Tauer City Council Chamber, 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy. Candidates will discuss issues facing Aurora from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. and Aurora…
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Aurora’s Mini-Con returns in-person for first time since 2019
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Aurora’s Central Library Saturday will turn into a free comic convention, with a cosplay costume contest, games, booths and other family-friendly activities. Aurora’s annual Mini-Con, at 14949 E. Alameda Parkway, takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday — in-person for the first time since…