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Aurora City Council Approves 2027 Street Maintenance Bond, Targeting 42 Miles of Local Roads

The July 7 vote sets aside $18.4 million for pavement repairs in designated zones, directly shaping daily travel costs and access for residents along routes such as Peoria Street and Mississippi Avenue.

By Aurora Policy Desk · July 20, 2026 · 2 min read

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State Utility Rate Stabilization Bill Advances, Projected to Trim Aurora Household Energy Expenses

Aurora residents with average monthly utility bills could see reductions starting next fiscal year under the legislation now under review in the state legislature.

By Aurora Policy Desk · July 20, 2026 · 2 min read

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Aurora Candidate Disclosure Rules Advance Filing Deadlines, Affecting Resident Review of Local Campaign Funds

Aurora residents gain earlier access to donor records for city council and mayoral candidates through the updated reporting schedule ahead of the November ballot.

By Aurora Policy Desk · July 20, 2026 · 1 min read

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Aurora Candidates Clash Over $85 Million Infrastructure Plan for Jobs and Transit

The federal allocation directs $85 million toward Aurora road repairs and workforce programs, with candidates outlining how these funds would reach city residents through specific construction contracts and training sites.

By Aurora Policy Desk · July 20, 2026 · 2 min read

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Aurora Approves $450 Million Bond for Transit and Workforce Centers

The measure directs funds to new bus and rail lines plus training facilities, with construction work slated to begin in Aurora neighborhoods by early 2027.

By Aurora Policy Desk · July 20, 2026 · 1 min read

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Aurora Adjusts Property Tax Levy for 2026-2027 Budget Year

Aurora property owners will face revised tax assessments beginning in the new fiscal year under the city's updated budget allocations for infrastructure and public programs.

By Aurora Policy Desk · July 20, 2026 · 2 min read

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Aurora Approves 2026 Budget: Tax Changes Fund Jobs, Infrastructure Projects

Property and business tax changes in the new municipal budget direct revenue to employment programs and road and transit upgrades affecting Aurora residents.

By Aurora Policy Desk · July 20, 2026 · 1 min read

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Aurora Residents Vote on 0.25% Sales Tax for East Side Bus Routes

Aurora residents would pay an extra 0.25 percent on taxable purchases if the measure passes, directing revenue to bus routes serving neighborhoods east of the river.

By Aurora Policy Desk · July 20, 2026 · 2 min read

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Aurora City Council Approves Property Tax Assessment Changes for 2027

The new ordinance approved by the Aurora City Council will adjust assessment notices mailed to property owners in the second half of 2027.

By Aurora Policy Desk · July 20, 2026 · 1 min read

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State Funding Bill Increases Aurora Public School Support, Excludes Charters

Aurora families with children in traditional public schools will receive higher per-pupil state support from the 2027 school year onward, while charter operators in the city receive no additional allocations under the new measure.

By Aurora Policy Desk · July 20, 2026 · 2 min read

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Aurora Mayor Directs Crews to Resurface 18 Miles of Streets

The measure directs city crews to resurface 18 miles of residential streets in the next 12 months using existing budget lines.

By Aurora Policy Desk · July 20, 2026 · 2 min read