Tag: Jim Twombly
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New Aurora fire chief sworn in
The new fire chief for the City of Aurora has officially taken the helm of Aurora Fire Rescue. Alec Oughton was sworn in at the city council meeting Monday. Following the ceremony, Oughton said he continues “to be impressed by the professionalism” and the enthusiasm for serving Aurora that he has seen among AFR personnel.…
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Retiring city manager cites affordable housing, homelessness as Aurora’s most pressing issues
As he prepares to retire, Aurora’s City Manager Jim Twombly names Aurora’s most pressing issues as housing and homelessness, public safety and infrastructure needs. They’re all challenges city staff have sought to begin tackling, he said in an interview with the Denver Gazette. Aurora sought to curb homelessness and a lack of affordable housing with…
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Jim Twombly reflects on tenure as Aurora’s CEO
After more than four years leading through a particularly “difficult chapter” in the city’s history, Aurora’s CEO is preparing to leave his post, and still calling it the favorite job he’s held. City Manager Jim Twombly announced he will retire in early April after 42 years in public service. Twombly joined Aurora in 2018 after…
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Aurora city manager Jim Twombly to retire
Aurora City Manager Jim Twombly announced Friday he will retire this spring, winding down what other city leaders called a tenure marked by steady leadership during tumultuous times. Twombly will leave his post — after a 42-year career in public service in multiple states — on April 7. He has served in the role since 2018,…
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Aurora City Council to discuss grants, meeting rules and fire chief
The Aurora City Council will vote on multiple issues next week that have generated debate among lawmakers, from pandemic relief grants to proposals that would change the way councilmembers conduct meetings. Some of the proposals are included in the consent agenda, meaning that if a councilmember does not request an issue be voted on individually,…
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Aurora announces sole finalist for next fire chief
Aurora’s City Manager Jim Twombly has announced his pick for the city’s next fire chief, potentially concluding a months-long and nationwide search if his choice receives city council approval. Twombly has selected Alec Oughton, he said in a Monday news release. Oughton hails from Henrico County, Virginia, where he is chief of the division of…
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Aurora announces fire chief finalists
The City of Aurora announced four finalists to become the city’s next fire chief after a months-long national search, according to a Thursday news release. The finalists are: Richard Davis, assistant chief of the fire department in Austin, Texas; Alec Oughton, fire chief of the Henrico County, Va. Division of Fire; Allen Robnett, interim fire…
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Former Aurora police chief alleges she was fired illegally, files a notice of claim
Ousted former police chief Vanessa Wilson has taken the first legal steps necessary to sue the City of Aurora, alleging she was illegally fired in retaliation for her reform efforts and discriminated against. Wilson’s attorneys sent a “notice of claim” to the city in September, a step she is required to take before she can…
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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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Fireworks erupt as Aurora council debates tax cut
Fireworks erupted during the Aurora City Council’s study session on Monday as council members hotly debated a proposal to repeal the city’s occupational tax, a move one councilmember called “asinine” but something others praised as smart business-friendly policy. Tensions also came to a head as some lawmakers accused city staff of ambushing the bill sponsor…