Mayor Richard Irvin's Weekly Update

Monday, June 18, 2018

AURORA: THERE IS COMMUNITY PRIDE HAPPENING HERE

Attracting thousands of people to downtown Aurora, the inaugural Aurora Pride Parade was hosted by Indivisible Aurora on Sunday, June 17. Mayor Irvin congratulates and thanks Indivisible Aurora Executive Director/Founder Chuck Adams, Parade Co-Chairs Gwyn Ciesla and Kimberly Adams, the City's Special Events Division, all first responders and the entire planning and implementation team on a job well done. The pride, energy and appreciation was palpable. Watch the entire parade here . #OneAurora

The following calendar events are highlights of the Mayor's Office for the week:

Monday, June 18, 2018

9 a.m. - Mayor’s Staff Meeting
11 a.m. – Legal Department Update Meeting
4 p.m. – Urban and Long Range Planning Meeting

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

8 a.m. – Aurora/Naperville Joint Counterterrorism Training
10 a.m. – Business Visit: Glanbia
2:30 p.m. – Visit Meals on the Move at Arrow Park
5:00 p.m. - City Council Committee of the Whole at City Hall*

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

9 a.m. - Public Works/Public Properties Update Meeting
9:30 a.m. – McDonald’s Grand Reopening, 711 E. New York St.*
11 a.m. – Ribbon Cutting: Telescript Pharmacy, 3535 E. New York St.*
3 p.m. – Eola Road Redevelopment Meeting
6 p.m. – Homebuyers Seminar, 32 S. Broadway*

Thursday, June 21, 2018

12:30 p.m. – Employee Training
4 p.m. – 35^th Anniversary of Banana Split, 820 Church Rd.*

Friday, June 22, 2018

9 a.m. – Meeting with Three Fires Council
1 p.m. – Meeting with State Comptroller Susana Mendoza
2:15 p.m. – Meeting with CMAP Executives

Saturday, June 23, 2018

2 p.m. – St. Nicholas Catholic Church's Summerfest, 308 High St.*
3 p.m. – Festival del Tequila y Mariachi at RiverEdge Park*

*Open for public attendance

City recognitions show Aurora's diversity

Aurora’s diversity was on display in the recognitions passed out this week by the city. The mayor and aldermen recognized a number of people and organizations for accomplishment and special events. READ MORE

Resident who saved man from burning car to be grand marshal of Aurora July 4 parade

An Aurora resident who was in the spotlight for saving a man from a burning car earlier this year will be the grand marshal of Aurora’s Fourth of July parade. READ MORE

Aurora's 1st Pride Parade draws thousands

Despite the sweltering heat, nearly 100 degrees, more than 5,000 people descended on downtown Aurora to take in the festivities. READ MORE

Aurora hosts inaugural LGBTQ pride parade

Rainbow flags, colorful balloons and thousands of brightly dressed people lined the streets of downtown Aurora on Sunday for the city's inaugural pride parade. READ MORE

Inaugural Pride Parade steps off in Aurora

The LGTBQ community from throughout the suburbs attended Aurora's inaugural Pride Parade Sunday afternoon. READ MORE

New assistant Public Works director approved

The Aurora City Council has approved Jason Bauer as the new assistant director of the Public Works Department. READ MORE

Updated property maintenance rules approved in Aurora

The Aurora City Council this week approved its updated property maintenance code, which most city officials described as a long overdue boon to city neighborhoods. READ MORE

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AURORA CITY COUNCIL

Visit the City Council's website for detailed information about meetings, agendas, events and more.