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Committee holds broad Aurora ethics omnibus ordinance for further review
Summary
City staff presented a comprehensive update to Aurora's ethics code covering disclosure of economic interests, campaign contribution limits, lobbyist registration, and use of city property. Committee members requested additional detail and alignment with state rules; the item was held for more work before referral to the Committee of the Whole.
Chairperson Edward J. Bugg opened discussion on an omnibus ethics reform presented by Shannon Cameron, chief of staff, who described the measure as a comprehensive package to "modernize our ethics code, align with state standards, and reinforce the city's commitment to transparency, accountability, and integrity in government." Cameron said the proposal would expand economic interest disclosures, add electronic filing deadlines, cap contributions from entities doing business with the city, require lobbyist registration, and restrict use of city property and the city seal for political or commercial activity.
The ordinance would broaden required disclosures to include spouses and minor children, outside employment that does business with the city, real estate interests within 1.5…
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