11/06/2025
Aurora City Council 2025: A Political Shift and an Emerging Economic Mandate
Statement from the Colorado Black Civic Engagement Commission (CBCEC) and the Colorado Black Economic Empowerment Initiative (CBEEI)
Aurora, CO — The November 2025 municipal elections marked a defining moment in Aurora’s civic history. For the first time in over a decade, the Aurora City Council shifted from a conservative to a progressive majority (6–4). Victories by Alli Jackson, Rob Andrews, and other newly elected members transformed what was once a conservative stronghold into a reflection of Aurora’s growing diversity and rising community engagement.
The Power of Black and Latino Voters
Early turnout data and campaign analyses show that Black and Latino voter participation surged, especially in Wards I and V, where neighborhood mobilization and community partnerships were strongest. Historically underrepresented areas saw record early voting, driven by churches, civic groups, and small business leaders emphasizing economic justice, representation, and local investment.
Together, these communities formed the coalition that flipped the council, sending a unified message that Aurora’s future must include equitable opportunity, inclusive growth, and economic empowerment.
An Economic Mandate for Progress
This election represents more than a political shift—it is an economic mandate. Voters called for:
Revitalization of key corridors like East Colfax, Dayton Street, and Peoria
Expanded access for Black-, Latino-, and minority-owned businesses to city contracts, workforce programs, and capital
Affordable housing and neighborhood stability as foundations of long-term safety and equity
Looking Ahead
The new council now carries both opportunity and responsibility—to advance inclusive economic development, expand Community Wealth District and DDA strategies, and ensure that Aurora’s growth benefits all communities.
“Aurora’s 2025 election made one thing clear: the people have spoken for equity, access, and shared prosperity,” said Sean Moore, President of CBCEC and Founder of CBEEI. “This new majority carries a mandate not just to lead, but to build an economy that includes everyone.”
