Amy Wiles

Aurora's Government Relations Committee approved a resolution opposing Colorado's Initiative 85, which would change fentanyl possession to a felony offense even for amounts under one gram. Opponents argue that increasing incarceration rates will not solve the problem and could increase overdose deaths, while supporters like District Attorney George Brauchler emphasize the need for an aggressive response due to fentanyl's danger.

Aurora's City Council rejected a temporary six-month moratorium on data center construction by voting 6-5, even amid resident concerns about energy strain. Instead, the council passed resolutions to establish development standards for data centers without implementing a ban. The city has been given 35 days to work through proposed regulations that may include revisiting zoning rules or banning evaporative cooling.

Aurora residents will discuss future data center development at a town hall organized by Councilmember Amy Wiles. The event follows public concerns about new data centers, with five existing facilities in Aurora and open land in Ward II attracting developers. The town hall is scheduled for June 29, and Denver recently approved a one-year moratorium on new data center construction.

Aurora residents will attend a town hall to discuss future data center development after Councilmember Amy Wiles received calls for a moratorium. The event aims to gather feedback before potential restrictions, with five data centers already present in Aurora. Denver recently approved a one-year moratorium on new data centers, and nearby neighborhoods have opposed a Coresite data center near their homes.