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Aurora council delays vote on grocery tax, tables ordinance to Aug. 26
Summary
After extended debate about timing, fiscal context and public outreach, the Aurora City Council voted unanimously to table the proposed municipal grocery retailers’ occupation tax (ordinance 250519) to Aug. 26 so staff can provide additional financial details and the council can hold community meetings.
The Aurora City Council voted 12–0 on July 22 to table consideration of an ordinance (250519) that would enact a municipal grocery retailers occupation tax and a municipal grocery service occupation tax, moving the matter to a date certain of Aug. 26.
Councilmembers debated whether to act now or wait for additional fiscal information and town-hall feedback. Alderman Barrera and others urged postponement so residents can review…
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