Study Session of the Aurora City Council, June 8, 2026

The Aurora City Council held a study session on June 8, 2026, focusing primarily on the proposed rental registration program and appointments to the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Board. The council discussed the initiation of a rental registration program aimed at improving accountability and communication between landlords and tenants, addressing blighted single-family rental properties, and supporting tenant protections. Staff outlined a timeline for research, stakeholder engagement, and potential ordinance development, with a tentative program launch in January 2027. Concerns were raised about the potential fiscal impact, administrative costs, property rights, and unintended consequences such as increased rental costs. The council approved moving the rental registration resolution forward for further consideration. Additionally, the council reviewed the process and criteria for appointing nine members to the inaugural DDA Board, which will oversee tax increment financing and community development projects in the Colfax Corridor. The appointments were recommended based on community feedback, legal eligibility, and alignment with the DDA's vision and goals, and were moved forward for approval at the next council meeting.