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Just in time for the warmer weather months, the city of Aurora is launching a new block party permit process June 1 in tandem with a new movie kit program.

City of Aurora Outdoor Pools Reopen for Summer Season

26th Avenue between Powhaton Road and Picadilly Road will be closed beginning May 20 for four weeks for work on the infrastructure east of E-470. A signed detour will be south to Smith Road. Alternate routes are suggested.

Colorado Freedom Memorial Hosts Annual “Colorado Remembers” Memorial Day Weekend Event

The program is closing at 5 p.m. May 25 due to the significant response to the program and resource limitations.

The Aurora History Museum and the city of Aurora Office of International and Immigrant Affairs celebrate Aurora’s Mexican population with a new exhibition, “Mosaic of Cultures: Aurora’s Mexican Community,” open through April 16, 2023.

500 students from more than 80 schools honored as 2021-2022 Aurora Scholars

Daniel J. Oates, who led the Aurora Police Department from 2005 to 2014 and who has become a trusted voice on police reform efforts across the country in recent years, will serve as Interim Chief of Police and will help in selecting a permanent chief by the end of this year.

The city of Aurora is accepting applications from income-qualified homeowners needing assistance in making necessary health and safety repairs to their homes.

City Manager Jim Twombly has issued a letter to members of the community regarding recent public conversation and scrutiny about the change of leadership in the Aurora Police Department

The city of Aurora has announced three finalists for the vacant Court Administrator position

IntegrAssure, the Florida-based consultancy hired by the city of Aurora and the Colorado Attorney General to oversee the city’s progress in resolving issues identified in a ‘Patterns and Practices’ report on the city’s public safety agencies, launched AuroraMonitor.org and will host its first community town hall meeting April 19

After a considerable amount of assessment of the state of the Aurora Police Department and Chief Vanessa Wilson’s work in her two years as chief, and a recognition that areas of the department need refocused attention, Aurora City Manager Jim Twombly has made the decision to search for new leadership for APD

City Manager Jim Twombly details why he commissioned an assessment of Aurora Police Department's Records section, his actions to swiftly address identified issues, and APD's progress

The Aurora City Council, which welcomes public comment, has refined its process for speaking before the council. The new process will begin with the April 11 regular council meeting.

The Aurora City Council approved a resolution Monday, March 28, to support comprehensive crime-reduction strategies in conjunction with the Aurora Police Department and city management, and to set up regular progress updates on new initiatives and existing efforts to build a safer community

Aurora Public Library Usage Increases in 2021; Data Shared on Most Popular Items Checked Out

The Aurora Police Department, Aurora for Youth, and Aurora Office of International and Immigrant Affairs are excited to announce the 2022 Global Teen Police Academy, with sessions in June and July

A series of public hearings and online surveys will allow people to provide feedback to the City Council's Red Tape Reduction Committee about city processes, taxes and fees, and rules and regulations

The city of Aurora needs your help to recognize and celebrate community volunteers who have made Aurora a great place to call home

The city of Aurora and the Colorado Attorney General’s Office have selected IntegrAssure, a Florida-based risk management consultancy, to provide independent oversight as Aurora resolves issues identified in a ‘Patterns and Practices’ report on the city’s public safety agencies

Starting Feb. 14, the Aurora City Council will conduct its regular meetings in a hybrid format, with the public able to participate either in person at the Aurora Municipal Center or remotely via a designated call-in line

The city of Aurora is accepting applications now for a number of vacancies on city boards and commissions.

Keeping you and your family safe is important. And knowing what is going on in the world around you is critical to maintaining that safety. Aurora911 uses CodeRED as our emergency alert provider, but you have to opt in to receive lifesaving information.

The Aurora City Council approved an ordinance this week that updates the city's lobbyist reporting requirements, including the implementation of rules for enforcement.

Exhibit offers collection of stories from over 20 people experiencing housing insecurity

The city of Aurora has been ranked No. 1 overall in Colorado on the New American Economy Cities Index for its commitment to support its immigrant population

The city of Aurora and the Colorado Attorney General have reached a final agreement in principle on the terms of a consent decree to resolve issues identified in a September ‘Patterns and Practices’ report about the Aurora Police Department and Aurora Fire Rescue

AuroraTV has been awarded top news series among all local governments across the U.S. and has been named best overall station in its budget size in the 2021 NATOA Government Programming Awards

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced the findings of his office's patterns and practices investigation of the Aurora Police Department and Aurora Fire Rescue, and City Manager Jim Twombly, Police Chief Vanessa Wilson and Fire Rescue Chief Fernando Gray have released statements

With today's announcement by Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser that a grand jury has returned criminal charges against two current Aurora police officers, one former Aurora police officer and two firefighters involved in the Elijah McClain case, City Manager Jim Twombly, Police Chief Vanessa Wilson and Fire Rescue Chief Fernando Gray have released statements

The city of Aurora and Adams County have entered into a new partnership to connect unhoused veterans with employment and services.

Aurora Water, which provides water, sewer and storm drain services to over 388,000 customers, received the highest ranking in the west midsize segment of the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Water Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study of customers’ satisfaction nationally among water customers in the US.

Independent investigators tasked with reviewing the 2019 death of Elijah McClain released the results of their review to the city Feb. 22 in advance of their presentation to Aurora City Council

At a time when in-person meetings are still limited due to COVID-19, the city of Aurora is launching an online tool, Engage Aurora, as an additional way for members of the community to participate and offer feedback on city projects and programs.

The city of Aurora is accepting applications for the Rental Assistance Program, which provides assistance with lease payments for residents who have faced financial hardship directly related to the COVID-19 crisis, such as a job loss

Chief of Police Vanessa Wilson on Monday, Oct. 19, presented to City Council a plan of action for restoring trust in the Aurora Police Department, titled “A New Way”