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Aurora council adopts phased aldermanic pay increase after split votes and mayoral tiebreaker
Summary
After extended debate and competing amendments, the City Council adopted a phased increase in aldermanic compensation: $29,250 for the term beginning June 1, 2027 and $34,500 the following year. The final vote was a tie that Mayor Richard C. Irvin broke in favor of the ordinance.
The Aurora City Council voted on Oct. 22 to raise aldermanic annual compensation in a two‑step schedule after several competing amendments and roll‑call votes left the chamber initially split.
The council considered ordinance 24‑0606, which sets annual compensation for aldermen for terms beginning June 1, 2027. Debate centered on timing, comparables, transparency and how to account for per‑meeting stipends. Multiple proposals were offered on the floor:…
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