Regular Meeting of the Aurora City Council, April 20, 2026

The Aurora City Council held a regular meeting on April 20, 2026, which included extensive public commentary primarily focused on police accountability, the Aurora SAVE program targeting youth, and concerns about the GEO ICE detention facility in Aurora. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to discussing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Aurora Police Department (APD) and the GEO ICE facility, which would govern APD's response to incidents at the facility. The MOU was met with strong opposition from community members citing human rights abuses, lack of transparency, and the city's complicity in federal immigration enforcement. The council ultimately voted against adopting the MOU, with six members voting no and four yes, and subsequently moved to continue the item for further discussion. Other procurement-related discussions included a deferred vote on a service plan amendment for the Painted Prairie Metropolitan District and calls for wage increases for Allied Universal security personnel. The meeting also featured updates on community engagement efforts, accessibility improvements, and various community programs, but no new contract awards or vendor selections were reported.