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'Build Up Aurora' task force launches outreach plan; consultants outline research-driven ballot planning
Summary
Consultants and city staff briefed the council on the newly created infrastructure task force (Build Up Aurora), describing an 18-month research and public-engagement plan aimed at developing voter options for infrastructure funding and coordination with the council.
The council received a briefing on the Build Up Aurora infrastructure task force and its outreach plan as the city prepares for an extended public-engagement process that could lead to one or more ballot measures in 2026.
Laura Perry, deputy city manager, introduced consultants RD Seawold (Seawold Hampling) and Jake Zambrano (the 76 Group). Jake said the firms will work with council-appointed task-force members and staff to build a research-driven public process and communications campaign leading to a council decision about whether to place a funding question before voters.
RD Seawold described the approach as research-first and “disciplined,” saying the process will include polling and neighborhood-level engagement so the task force can recommend options that reflect community priorities. Jake…
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