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Promoter alleges police intimidation at Aurora venues; council asks staff to follow up

5751060 · August 13, 2025
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Summary

A local event promoter told the Aurora City Council he has been harassed by police officers and that venues have been discouraged from booking his events; the council asked staff to collect contact information and follow up with the complainant.

At the Aug. 12 meeting, Keith Jones, who said he has lived in Aurora more than 40 years and runs events at area venues, told the council he has been subjected to police intimidation and that officers have told venue managers not to permit certain events when his name or logo appears on marketing.

Jones told the council he has been "harassed by the police department" and that officers have approached…

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