Tag: Francoise Bergan
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Aurora council kills proposal to eliminate marijuana excise tax
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Aurora councilmembers shot down a proposal at Monday night’s study session to get rid of the excise tax on marijuana cultivation in the city, saying the city relies on the tax money to pay for road work and debt. In Colorado, on top of regular sales tax rates, the marijuana industry pays an excise tax…
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Aurora to local governments, nonprofits: Don’t bring immigrants in without coordinating
The Aurora council approved a resolution on Monday night telling other local governments or nonprofits entities to not bring immigrants — who ended up in metro Denver after illegally crossing America’s southern border — into Colorado’s third most populous city. The vote followed disagreement among councilmembers and criticism from some residents who attended the meeting. The…
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Aurora council debates stance on home occupancy bill
Aurora City Council members debated Monday whether or not to take a stance on a house bill regarding housing occupancy limits, finally deciding to move the conversation to a later study session. The bill, House Bill 1007, approved by the Colorado House Friday, would restrict local governments from adopting ordinances that limit occupancy for unrelated…
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Aurora will allow modular construction as affordable housing option
The Aurora City Council passed a resolution Monday evening to designate modular construction, in which homes are built mostly offsite in a factory and then moved, as a separate housing category that could lead to an influx of affordable housing. Councilmember Francoise Bergan has been working with staff and a modular housing developer for over…
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Aurora councilmembers delays accessibility changes to chambers
The Aurora City Council on Monday delayed a decision to award a construction contract for accessibility upgrades to the council chambers, saying they need more information about the project. Two council members also wondered whether other places lack compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, noting the money might be more needed there. …
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New, and returning, Aurora City Council members sworn in
Aurora welcomed its new councilmembers with a reception Monday followed by the group’s first regular city council meeting. The 2023 election shifted the city’s council slightly farther right, with two ward council seats previously held by progressives going to conservatives and one at-large council seat going to a progressive candidate. Official election results came in…
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Aurora to hold receptions honoring departing city council member, welcoming new ones
Aurora will honor its departing council member and welcome new councilmembers at two receptions the first week of December as the council prepares to shift gears. While election results are not yet official, pending final certification due to the Secretary of State no later than Nov. 29, results as of Thursday show clear leads for…
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Aurora council debates how to fund homelessness services as revenue decreases
Aurora’s Homelessness and Behavioral Services officials presented recommendations for funding at an Aurora council study session Monday night, drawing debate between councilmembers about how much, and when to decide how much, to give organizations partnering with the city to manage the challenge. Emma Knight, manager of Aurora Homelessness and Behavioral Services, said funding levels —…
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Aurora mayor and councilmembers express thanks, share favorite Thanksgiving meals
In the City of Aurora, there is much to celebrate on Thanksgiving from the city’s diverse residents to the opportunities for community engagement, Aurora’s mayor and councilmembers told The Denver Gazette. Part of the city’s diverse tapestry is the backgrounds of its councilmembers, with Alison Coombs saying she’s thankful for her years of practicing Buddhism and…