Aurora City Council Rejects Proposed Tax‑Increase Ballot Measures and Delays Election Schedule
The Aurora City Council has officially turned down two citizen‑initiated ballot measures that would have raised property taxes to fund new projects. In a 5‑2 vote, council members said the proposals—one targeting a modest 0.15 % increase for road repairs and another seeking additional revenue for public safety—didn’t align with the city’s current budgeting priorities.
At the same meeting, councilors also voted to postpone the city’s upcoming election calendar. The change pushes the municipal primary from the usual March date to early May, giving candidates more time to campaign and voters a clearer window to review ballot language. Officials say the adjustment will help avoid the confusion that arose during last year’s spring election, when overlapping school‑district and county races led to long lines at polling places in Aurora’s West and East neighborhoods.
What this means for Aurora residents (ages 25‑55): - No immediate tax hike: Your property tax bill will stay the same for the next fiscal year. - New voting timeline: Mark your calendars for the May primary and plan ahead for the November general election. - Stay informed: The council will host a series‑of virtual town halls in April to discuss future funding options for road and safety improvements.
For the full story, read the Denver Gazette’s coverage here: <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirwFBVV95cUxQaFdQTWt4TkNRVGNhMzZUdkZtUUc4Rkc5cjFYYWFWRURmdUg5Zy1pcDZObHpVX2RCOGhXbEtwLW5TNkhkdmh4aS1nQXhoMUoxUV9vaFRxenNnc0RsMUVST2ppR2ZaSkdoMlhWeGFncGt6dUxvLTNEVUt6eGU1dVVELWVYUUJINWl4dmJXUlZDSThUeWlVVk54Sy1jWFBCS3RodTVWaWN2dXVBNjV5UVNj?oc=5" target="_blank">Aurora denying ballot measures on tax hikes, election schedule change</a>.
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