Local measure · Adams County
City of Aurora 3DMove city elections to even-numbered years
In plain words
- Would move regular Aurora city elections from odd- to even-numbered years, starting with the 2030 election.
- Council members and the mayor elected in 2027 and 2029 would serve one-time three-year terms.
- Council approved the referral in June; Stephanie Hancock and Angela Lawson opposed; Françoise Bergan and Curtis Gardner were absent (Sentinel Colorado).
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What your vote means
YES
Moves city elections to even-numbered years with shortened terms to transition.
NO
Elections stay in odd-numbered years.
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Why people want it, and why others object
Why supporters want it
- Sponsor Alli Jackson and supporters say even-year elections increase turnout and lower cost per voter; examples cited include El Paso and San Francisco mayoral turnout (Sentinel Colorado). source: sentinelcolorado.com
Why opponents object
- Opponents worry about voter fatigue on long ballots and local races being overshadowed by national politics; Lawson also objected to placing it on the same ballot as the sales tax questions (Sentinel Colorado). source: sentinelcolorado.com
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