R. Christian Smith

The Aurora City Council will consider Tuesday a measure that would devote certain tax dollars and city staff time towards creating a new independent organization for the city's downtown area. 

The campaign ethics reform package recently proposed by Aurora Mayor John Laesch has been held at the committee level of the City Council approval process amid questions from aldermen.

The city of Aurora is looking to purchase two new jumbotrons, large screens typically seen at concert and other event venues, for RiverEdge Park during renovations currently taking place there.

The city of Aurora is looking to finish the construction of a new well at Fire Station 10 with the purchase of a new pump and motor. 

The Aurora Regional Economic Alliance is launching a new membership structure after it recently completed strategic planning.

The city of Aurora is considering voluntary staffing cuts to help balance the 2026 budget, which is currently being developed and at one point had a roughly $30 million deficit.