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Trump’s humiliating rant at the UN was a study in delusion, contempt and disinformation

There is no doubt that President Donald Trump and I would totally agree on one thing about his performance Tuesday on the world stage as he addressed the United Nations.

No one has ever seen anything like it. Besides Trump, no one would want to.

No doubt, every cogent Republican and even his own brown-nosing staff gasped and cringed throughout the harangue as Trump embarrassed himself, his supporters, the nation and human kind.

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What was billed as a major foreign policy address was instead a rambling, incoherent homily that confirmed every doubt about his mental fitness, his contempt for truth, and his willingness to humiliate the United States on the global stage.

Trump’s hour-long rant was a study in delusion, contradiction and self-aggrandizement. He began by loudly stammering about the United Nations having “tremendous potential” but was “not even coming close” to fulfilling it. In nearly the same twitchy warble during his opera of the absurd, however, he bragged about pulling the United States out of the World Health Organization, abandoning the U.N. Human Rights Council, and reviewing hundreds of other international commitments to see if they fit his personal political agenda. He declared the world body useless, then turned around after the speech and assured Secretary General Antonio Guterres that the U.S. is “One hundred percent behind” the organization.

Well, President “Stable Genius,” which is it?

This wasn’t just the usual, jarring Trump political posturing. When it wasn’t incoherent, it was a profusion of misinformation, disinformation, exaggeration and outright lies. Trump stumbled through contradictory positions as if he were the world’s arsonist and firefighter, boasting about creating peace while simultaneously pulling out his toy gun to point at Iran and Venezuela. He praised himself as a peacemaker while openly cele-

brating his decision to order airstrikes that killed alleged drug smugglers in the Caribbean, which many human rights advocates consider extra-judicial executions.

As he stammered and wailed, Trump’s speech veered into outright nonsense. He warned European nations of a “double-tailed monster.” It was apparently his bizarre phrase for immigration and renewable energy. He claimed these two forces “destroy everything in their wake.”

It’s as if he doesn’t remember that most of us know that some of his favorite wives are immigrants.

The two-tail metaphor fell flat, eliciting groans and nervous laughter from delegates. It was the rhetoric of a crank.

No doubt we’ll all soon be getting text messages from our friends outside the United States about Trump’s crank call for a world without immigrants, coastlines or food. “The call is coming from inside the house.”

The speech had all the markings of being created by a third-rate AI chatbot and then polished with Trump’s own extemporaneous “skills.”

But the most disturbing part of this jawclencher was the president’s apparent detachment from reality. He again falsely insisted that he has “ended seven wars” and hinted, again, that he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize.

Trump’s whack wonderment is not just exaggeration. It is a delusion. None of the conflicts he cited have ended. Russia continues to viciously attack Ukraine. Hamas and Israel remain locked in a war that has become a genocidal nightmare, and violence persists in places like Sudan and the Congo. Trump’s fantasy diplomacy exists only on Fox News and in his own imagination.

That imagination has grown even more dark and paranoid than when Trump banned Muslims from entering the United States and when he attacked his own best allies because they want to know the truth about Trump and the Epstein files.

It got so much worse as his blathering tirade continued.

Trump told Europeans their cultures were being “devastated” by migrants “you have nothing in common with.”

He said climate change and green energy were a “scam” that would cause nations to fail.

His xenophobic, anti-scientific, reckless rhetoric might play well to the darkest corners of his naive political base, but at the United Nations, in front of representatives of nearly every nation on Earth, it made the United States look it’s been hijacked by a tiny-handed, small-minded, angry and unhinged orange-colored guy who isn’t getting the medication or mental health he so desperately needs.

He ping-ponged from self-congratulation to grievances to rambling asides.

His steely fixation on his own supposed greatness, his bitterness toward international institutions, and his inability to use or connect facts in a coherent order all points to a man struggling with something deeper than bad speech writing. World leaders and anyone who watched from outside and endured his monologue could not have missed the signs of Trump’s clear cognitive deficiency and psychological instability.

This spectacle was a critical gaffe not just because it was profoundly embarrassing. It mattered because the United States desperately needs credibility at the U.N. as wars rage in Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan.

The world is desperate for sound and steady leadership. Instead, the United States offered Trump’s rambling paranoia, his boasts of violence, and his sneering contempt for the very institution in which he delivered his disturbed manifesto against windmills, immigrants and Barack Obama.

Trump’s sermon revealed a man with no coherent worldview and offered only his own glorification. He and his toadies have reduced our allies to laughter, emboldened our adversaries, and made our nation look unreliable and unstable, which it clearly is.

The United States needs much more than Trump and his sycophants, and we need it now.

President Donald Trump speaks to the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in New York. AP Photo/Evan Vucci

Aurora council candidates address equity, crime, mental health, and housing at forum

‘RIGHT NOW, OUR CITY IS TRENDING TOWARD REACTIONARY EFFORTS AND ‘TOUGH ON CRIME’, WHICH CAN HELP, TOO, BUT IT’S LIKE PUTTING A BANDAID ON A BROKEN LEG’

BY CASSANDRA BALLARD, Sentinel Staff Writer

Candidates for local school boards, Aurora’s City Council and a variety of state offices talked chiefly about equity, mental health care and affording housing at a forum Sept. 16.

The event, held by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery, featured contenders for Aurora’s at-large and ward seats who told personal stories, made policy pledges and repeated calls to work across political divisions.

“I’m not just running to run,” said Rob Lee Andrews, at-large council candidate. “I’m running to bring people together so we can solve these issues.”

Andrews, a Democrat, said his platform is based on diplomacy, equity, sympathy and kindness.

He tied his trajectory for a city council seat, from a childhood of housing instability, to playing quarterback at Hastings College and later serving as a college trustee, because of his family’s access to stable, affordable housing.

He also talked about his path from helping his mother decide on candidates to vote for when he was young to working with former Gov. Bill Ritter when he was 24 years old. That eventually placed him in non-profit work where he said he was able to work to in programs focusing on reducing crime recidivism.

Multiple candidates said the city’s approach to policing and emergency responses should shift resources spent on reactive strategies, for more proactive, preventative spending and policies.

At-large city council candidate Alli Jackson, a Democrat and a social worker raised in Aurora, said her family’s experience with serious mental illness and a brother’s combat-related PTSD taught her the cost of going without

services.

“Preventive healthcare is where we can save money and really start to plant those seeds of wellness,” Jackson said.

She said she wants to work on partnerships with nonprofit groups, therapists to create more treatment beds, instead of adding more correctional officers.

“Right now, our city is trending toward reactionary efforts and ‘tough on crime’, which can help, too, but it’s like putting a Bandaid on a broken leg,” Jackson said. “It can help to give some alleviation, but it is expensive to incarcerate folks who do not need incarceration, when they need mental health services.”

At-large candidates Watson Gomes, unaffiliated, and Danielle Jurinsky and Amsalu Kassaw, both Republicans, did not attend the event. Jackson, Gomes and Andrews are atlarge challengers. Jurinsky and Kassaw are incumbents running for second terms.

Ward I candidate Gianina Horton, a Democrat, said her platform is based on police accountability and alternatives, making sure the city is protecting and supporting immigrant neighbors that she says need not ony affordable housing, but also “dignified” housing and landlord accountability.

“Everyone deserves to have budget-friendly housing that matches their income level, and it still be a good place, a great place to call home, and that’s what Ward I needs,” she said.

She linked policy to her lived experience, and talked about a period of time when her father, an immigrant, was placed in detention at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement GEO facility in Aurora and deported while she was in high school.

She said that immigrants need to be cel-

ebrated for their innovation and cultural exchanges with Aurora and the community, instead of being villainized.

Ward I candidate Rev. Reid Hettich, unaffiliated, talked about shuttered storefronts and crime concerns along the Colfax corridor and complimented the neighborhood’s resilience and what a possible Downtown Development Authority can bring the neighborhood in coming years. The DDA project is being proposed to local, neighborhood voters this fall.

He said that the city needs to have a stronger partnership with providers like Aurora Mental Health, which he says is a strong and much-depended on feature in Ward I.

Hettich said he knew Aurora was his home when his neighbor, who didn’t speak much English, let him know when he left his garage door open. He said Ward I is the favorite place he’s ever lived.

“I love this part of town,” Hettich said. “The people are warm and friendly, hard working and ambitious. They want to do good things. They want to support their family. I love living here.”

Both candidates are running for the open Ward I seat. Incumbent Councilmember Crystal Murillo is not running for a third term.

Former Ward III Councilmember Marsha Berzins, a Republican, is running to reclaim her council seat. She said Aurora must remain affordable “at all income levels,” from nurses and electricians to service members at Buckley. With a small-business background, she said there needs to be businesses “regulations as low as possible” to help firms hire and reinvest.

Berzins also said that as a mother of five she would make a great mediator on a divided city council.

“We have a lot of very smart people in Aurora, but we just don’t work together like we should,” Berzins said.

Berzins is running against incumbent Ward III Councilmember Ruben Medina.

Medina said he hears from the community frequent requests for youth mental health support, and he is working to establish a Youth Empowerment Center. He also proposed intergenerational programming for an aging city, especially for older adults.

His prize goal, however, is bringing a minor-league baseball team to Aurora, a dream that’s brought the city close to realizing before. Through a privately financed, multiuse 15,000-seat stadium for a possible minor league team, he hopes to diversify city revenue.

“I’ve been talking with a couple groups that are very interested in Aurora,” Medina said. “I’ve already mapped out some locations. We’re just in initial talks right now.

Ward II incumbent Councilmember Steve Sundberg, a Republican, highlighted new programs addressing homelessness and behavioral-health coming online through the city, from a regional “navigation campus” to wellness and homeless courts. He also said crime metrics are moving “in the right direction,” crediting city police and policies. Crime rates in Aurora mirror those across the metro area, and much of the country, in dropping substantially below what they were during the height of the pandemic.

“I’m excited about the future,” Sundberg said. “We’ve planted some seeds, they’ve been watered, and they’re coming to fruition. So I’m very optimistic about Aurora.”

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3 Aurora council members defy virtual meeting mandate, hold public forum

City lawmakers are back meeting in public and in person. Sort of. Some of them.

Saying they want to return to a community-involved city council meeting, compared to the virtual meetings held over the past few months, three city council members decided to take the meeting back to the people Sept. 22.

“Power lies with the community,”

Councilmember Ruben Medina said. “You can get rid of me, but they can’t get rid of all of you if you come together.”

The in-person platform, created by council members Crystal Murillo, Alison Coombs, and Medina, held the meeting at a local elementary school gymnasium.

It was in response to the majority of city council members voting to hold virtual meetings until a wrongful death lawsuit linked to an Aurora officer-involved shooting is complete, which could take years.

Approximately 15 to 20 people attended, with some listening for specific items to come up on the agenda, others taking part in the community conversations around them, and a few waiting their turn to enter the virtual meeting to submit their public comments.

All three of the city lawmakers who pushed back against the virtual meeting mandate are Democrats. The rest of the city council is composed of two unaffiliated lawmakers and six Republicans.

There were baked goods being handed out, and a few people went to get din-

ner together after. It gave the impression of a small-town city council meeting.

Over the past year and a half, protesters and family members of Lewis attended, protested and often disrupted council meetings to demand city and district attorney action in the 2023 death of Kilyn Lewis, who was fatally shot by an Aurora officer during his arrest as a suspect in a shooting in Denver.

In May, the one-year anniversary of Lewis’ death, the family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Aurora. City council members, in an effort headed by Danielle Jurinsky, decided they would make all city council meetings virtual until the lawsuit was complete, after the family and other activists spent the majority of the year protesting and disrupting in different ways during the meetings.

The alternative meeting format in the gym on Monday offered a space to residents whose lives have been directly affected by police violence.

“This is about community voice,” MiDian Shofner, a local activist for police reform and accountability, said. “We have someone here who has been impacted tragically by the police. That voice should be a priority.”

There were three people at the meeting who were linked to someone being shot and killed by an Aurora Police officer, including Kiawa Lewis, Kilyn’s brother.

Also among those who spoke Monday was Anna Harris, the partner of Korey Dillard, who was fatally shot Oct. 3, 2024 by Aurora police after people called the police on him for walking around a northwest Aurora apartment with an airsoft gun that looked like an AK-47. Harris spoke about the night police came to their home, and she said they escalated a domestic dispute into what she called

“murder on the porch.”

“They told the public a story that wasn’t true,” Harris said. “Research shows pay and recruitment alone won’t solve our turnover problem. Culture, fairness and accountability matter most. The people of Aurora have offered this solution; hold officers accountable, fire and jail the bad ones, train, arrest and enforce that training. Korey should still be here.”

Last year, after Dillard died, the police department described him as homeless and estranged from Harris. They also stated that Harris claimed she was afraid of Dillard in her police statement, which she later denied.

She said that Dillard, her son and she all lived together, and that Dillard spent some of his free time working on a hobby van the family would use for traveling. At a press conference after the shooting, police said that Dillard had been living in the van. The van was parked in their apartment parking lot. Dillard grabbed his toy gun from the van after a friend and he got into a fight to get the friend to leave the property, according to Harris and security footage obtained from Aurora Police.

While grabbing the toy gun, he locked his keys in the van. Many people called the police, including the friend he had fought with, and said Dillard was pacing in the parking lot with a gun, which is also seen in the footage from security cameras and neighbors.

Dillard was fatally shot on what Harris considered the front porch of their apartment complex while talking to their neighbor, as seen in the footage. Harris said the neighbor was a friend of theirs, and speculated that Dillard was probably asking her to let him in.

Harris invited the public and city lead-

ers to a candlelight vigil marking the oneyear anniversary of Dillard’s death at Elm Grove Park.

Christian Caldwell, a cousin of Rajon Belt-Stubblefield, also spoke at the meeting on Monday. Belt-Stubblefield was recently fatally shot a few weeks ago after an officer attempted to pull him over for a traffic violation, and the encounter turned into a car crash and an aggressive exchange between Belt-Stubblefield and the officer.

“I just ask that we get justice for these Black men who have been slain in our city,” Caldwell said. “It is despicable. It’s horrible. As a resident for 34 years, it’s time for a change.”

Murillo talked about the longstanding tensions between the public and the current city council majority over rules for participation at official meetings. She said that the decision to go virtual was “direct retaliation” against residents who protested or spoke critically during public comment.

The meeting originally had two public comment sessions, but it was reduced to one, then the hours were cut from two to one, and now it is 30 minutes, Murillo said.

“This is not normal,” Murillo said. “We should not normalize that those in positions of power retaliate against community members for being mad, for being hurt, for holding people accountable, for holding us accountable, for the actions that happen and the things that happen in our city.”

Coombs said the virtual-only format of recent council meetings has eroded trust and community building.

“This space is about giving the community the opportunity to access your representatives,” Coombs said. “And also to give you the space to connect with

each other, because when we have you only calling us up on the phone, we don’t see each other’s faces, and I think it’s important that you’ll be able to do that.”

At the end of the meeting, the three council members allowed the public to ask them questions, with one member leaving at a time to avoid a quorum and a potential violation of open meeting laws, which require notification.

“There’s nothing I can say that’s going to bring these family members back, and nothing that’s going to ever take that pain away,” Coombs said. “But when our police chief frames victims as criminals, it undermines due process. We owe our community better.”

Police Chief Todd Chamberlain has framed a series of press conferences after officer-involved shootings as opportunities for police to be transparent about the fatal shootings, offering some detail and video recordings in advance of actual outside investigations of the incidents.

Community members and people streaming the live meeting at the school were able to ask questions to the council members. They asked how residents can more meaningfully engage with the federally mandated consent decree, which requires the Aurora Police Department to reform after findings of racially biased policing and excessive force.

Coombs said the group of council members will continue to hold meetings in various public spaces throughout the city and invite the public to join them. The next meeting place has not been announced yet.

— Cassandra Ballard, Sentinel Staff Writer

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Aurora lawmakers postpone bill that would dissolve Human Relations panel; OK new court, dirt bike fines

For the second time in a month, city lawmakers Sept. 22 postponed discussion on whether the city should dissolve the city’s long-standing Human Relations Commission, amid accusations about political retribution and partisanship.

A dissolution ordinance was slated for first reading during the Sept. 23 City Council meeting. A motion made by Mayor Mike Coffman to postpone action on the measure passed unanimously.

Coffman said he and city staff have been working on an alternative to dissolving the panel and would bring information back to the dais soon.

The long-standing HRC, which addresses issues of diversity, race relations and quality of life for residents with disabilities, has faced elimination for months as part of a citywide review of boards and commissions. Earlier this summer, council narrowly voted to dissolve the group.

On Aug. 25, debate flared again.

Councilmember Curtis Gardner said the push to disband the HRC was retaliatory, not budget-driven.

To single out one board and commission for elimination under the guise of efficiency is disingenuous at best,” he said.

Councilmember Danielle Jurinsky, a Republican, accused the HRC of partisanship, mismanagement and disrespect. She cited a May 7 meeting where commissioners discussed a Democratic candidate event and criticized a $250 approval for snacks at a Know Your Rights forum, calling it “activism” and “divisiveness.”

Several councilmembers have recently spoken in support of the HRC.

Councilmember Angela Lawson cited its historical mission. Councilmember Crystal Murillo called it “one of our more active commissions.” A letter from Councilmember Amsalu Kassaw, revealed by Wiles, praised the HRC’s community work despite his earlier vote for dissolution.

Jurinsky, Sundberg, Bergan and Councilmember Stephanie Hancock argued the group has lost credibility. Gardner, Coombs and Coffman urged reform rather than elimination.

In other city council action, interpreter fees imposed on defendants who miss city court jury trials are going to more than double, while some city council members think the hike is discriminatory.

“I remain concerned that this increases a fee that specifically only applies to people who need interpretation,” Councilmember Alison Coombs said two weeks ago. “We should be looking at fees that apply to any person who fails to appear, rather than penalizing individuals based on language.”

The fee, essentially a fine, for people who fail to appear for a jury trial in Aurora’s municipal court that requires a translator will now go from $35 to $90, but the judge does have the ability to waive the fee if the individual is considered indigent or if there are extenuating circumstances, according to Candace Atkinson, Aurora court administrator.

While city officials did not cite how many cases might be impacted by the change, nor how many jury trials are affected by defendants not appearing, city officials said the annual financial impact of the proposal is only $500.

The fee was approved Monday on final consideration.

An in another measure, Aurora parents could face fines of $250 or more if

they let their kids drive dirt bikes on city streets and property, under a proposed ordinance approved on first reading Monday night.

The measure would make it illegal for parents or guardians to “knowingly permit anyone under 18 to operate or ride an off-highway vehicle in violation of existing city restrictions.”

So-called “dirt bikes” are small motorcycles intended for off-road recreation. Most do not meet minimum street-regulations, but minors are prohibited from driving any motorized vehicles on city streets and public roads without a valid driver’s license.

Parents who plead or are found guilty of the proposed measure would face a minimum fine of $250, according to the bill language. The new measure would levy penalties separate from those imposed for infractions by the minor dirtbike driver.

City officials said in legislation details that the proposed change was prompted by a rise in accidents and injuries tied to dirt-bike riding by minors in Aurora and the surrounding region.

Despite current prohibitions on off-highway vehicle use in city streets, sidewalks, open spaces and business areas, officials said minors continue to ride with little resistance.

— Sentinel Staff

Aurora pitches solving $20 million budget shortfall with furloughs, cuts, and reserves

Balancing a $20 million shortfall in Aurora’s $1.3 billion budget next year will likely involve employee furloughs, some cuts, unfilled vacant positions and borrowing from the city’s rainy day fund — but no layoffs, city officials said Tuesday.

“We are well-positioned to deal with some difficult times,” Aurora City Manager Jason Batchelor told city lawmakers during their annual budget review for next year. “That’s because of good stewardship and financial guidance over the past several years.”

Aurora city government leaders presented their 2026 budget outlook to city council, detailing next year’s $20 million budget shortfall and a series of proposed cost-saving measures, revenue tweaks and reserve withdrawals aimed at balancing the city’s books while still funding new public safety needs.

“Nobody likes to lay folks off, and I think that’s first and foremost in their mind, is they’re looking at these positions,” Batchelor said.

The majority of city revenue comes from sales taxes.

The city’s revenue is growing, just not as fast as the city’s expenses, Batchelor said. This is due to pay raises, health insurance hikes and inflation in technology contracts.

The city is asking lawmakers to combine $10.2 million in expenditure cuts, including four furlough days, creating $2 million in savings, a reduction in the subsidy to city recreation programs, tagged at $1.5 million, shifting misdemeanor domestic violence cases from municipal to district court, saving the city $1 million in 2026 and a 25% reduction in travel and training budgets.

There could be cuts for many unfilled positions, according to the plan, which must be approved by the city council at a future meeting.

Councilmember Curtis Gardner asked whether dipping further into reserves might be preferable to furloughing employees, and Batchelor said that each furlough day accounts for about $500,000 in savings.

He said the city has filled the demand for apartment units and affordable housing and rents are decreasing because of it, so now the city needs to pivot toward more firsttime homeownership.

Recent statewide studies show that rents are flattening across the metro area, but communities along the Front Range, including Aurora, must build tens of thousands of more living units to meet expected demand. An influx in population statewide over the past decade and flat housing starts are to blame for high rents and home costs, accord-

ing to numerous recent studies and reviews.

“We want to push smaller-lot homes, the little homes they used to buy after World War II,” Sundberg said. “So let’s encourage home ownership.”

Ward II candidate Amy Wiles, a Democrat, and a single mother, health-care strategist and small business owner, said her adult children can’t afford to buy in the ward she lives in. She advocated for youth amenities and basic infrastructure in rapidly growing neighborhoods.

“Rooftops don’t build communities,” she said. “Community needs infrastructure.”

From a lack of parks and no library to the need for safer streets that are more welcoming, Wiles said she is running to make Ward II more of a community and for a business-friendly city hall.

“It’s a challenge out there for small business owners, and we have to find a way to make it more accessible for them,” Wiles said. “We make them jump through a lot of hoops, and we’re not very friendly when it comes to that.”

Aurora city council and school board races will be decided Nov. 4, and mail-in ballots are expected to be released toward the end of October.

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The city also plans for $1.8 million in new revenue with possible changes to fees and other sources.

New revenue includes savings from the dental insurance fund, estimated at $700,000 as a one-time source, proceeds from Lamar Signs, which will add approximately $500,000 to revenue, auction proceeds, which will add another $500,000, and possibly charging credit card fees to customers instead of the city covering those costs.

Finally, the city plans to take $8 million from its so-called recession reserve, which is about 28% of the balance in the fund.

“We will pay it back, I promise you.” Greg Hays, budget manager, said. Even with cuts, the proposed budget includes $4.6 million in new spending for public safety. This includes making technology upgrades and adding positions in the police department, and matching funds for grants to staff and equip two new fire stations at Aurora Highlands and in Blackstone.

The city is also reestablishing the Office of Police Accountability.

A federal SAFER grant would cover most of the 34 firefighter positions for the new stations, contributing to a net increase of 42 full-time employees citywide.

Although a $20 million shortfall may seem substantial, the issue is not expected to persist for years, as the city has investments that should naturally balance the budget in the coming years, according to Hays.

Hays said sales tax continues to make up two-thirds of the city’s general fund, but growth is slowing. July brought a one-time windfall, increasing revenue by 13.8% primarily because of two unusually large business payments. Otherwise, most sectors remained flat or declined.

August is expected to show a slight decline, Hays said.

City budget officials said that despite this year’s budget shortfalls, the upside-down finances are only projected to be part of a two-year struggle.

“Two-thirds of the money in the general fund is based on all of us buying something,” Hay said. “That’s why we always say: Buy Aurora.”

Despite the current squeeze, Batchelor said the economic outlook is a little more V-shaped, meaning that things are expected to improve in 2027 and beyond.

“We need to make sure that we stay vigilant, make sure that the downturn doesn’t start to go U-shaped a little bit longer,” Batchelor said. “So we’ll keep an eye on that.”

General fund capital spending is expected to decrease due to reduced revenues, while smaller funds, such as the golf and 911 funds, are slated for increases.

Aurora last raised its property tax rate 25 years ago, and sales tax rates have remained unchanged for 32 years, Batchelor said, hinting at other possibilities, while the current budget balancing strategy relies instead on restraint and reserves.

— Cassandra Ballard, Sentinel Staff Writer

Two unaffiliated Aurora City Council candidates join to ditch ‘partisan politics’

Two unaffiliated Aurora City Council candidates say they are ditching the partisan politics by supporting each other and running together.

Pastor Reid Hettich in Ward I and at-

large candidate Watson Gomes are joining their forces “to challenge the status quo” in Aurora’s city council election this year, according to a statement from the two candidates.

While both candidates are religious and more left-leaning with their views, neither is affiliated with a specific party, intentionally, they say.

“Our city is ready for leaders who put people firs t— not political parties,” Reid said in a statement. “By joining with Watson, we can amplify independent voices and create a movement that truly reflects Aurora’s diverse community.”

This decision came after what both candidates say was a productive and uplifting meeting they had recently over coffee, Gomes said in the statement. The conversation was inspiring, reaffirming their shared commitment to prioritizing the community, Gomes said.

Their joining of forces is to bring fresh, community-focused leadership to Aurora, according to the statement.

“Together, we are challenging the entrenched dominance of political parties in our city’s elections, offering voters a credible and independent alternative,” Watson said in a statement. “I share that vision wholeheartedly. Aurora deserves leadership that listens, leads with integrity, and prioritizes solutions over partisanship.”

By partnering with Hettich, Gomes said he wants to show that independents can come together and give voters the real choice they deserve.

“Together, we believe this united effort represents a historic opportunity to reshape Aurora’s political narrative and empower residents with leadership grounded in collaboration, inclusivity, and sustainable growth,” Gomes said in the statement.

To build momentum and engage with residents, Reid and Gomes said they are inviting the community to be part of the United for Independents effort. Their campaign websites are www.Reid4Aurora.com and www.WatsonForAurora. com. They also encourage community members to reach out directly.

“We are here to listen, share ideas, strengthen relationships, and discuss a new vision for Aurora’s future,” the statement said.

— Cassandra Ballard, Sentinel Staff Writer

COPS AND COURTS

Aurora police officer fatally shoots white teen boy in gas-station confrontation

An Aurora police officer fatally shot a 17-year-old white boy last Thursday after the teen called dispatchers threatening to fire at police and “shoot up” a gas station and then allegedly charged at officers answering the call, according to Aurora police.

The shooting happened about 7:40 p.m. Sept. 18 outside the Conoco gas station at 290. S. Havana Street, police said during a press conference later on site.

The boy was shot by an officer after several attempts to use less-lethal force methods to stop the boy as he threatened to shoot officers, according to Aurora police Chief Todd Chamberlain.

Despite threats to fire a gun at the business and responding officers, no gun was found, police said.

Police Chief Todd Chamberlain said the teen himself called Aurora 911, claiming he had a gun in his waistband or pocket and planned to “shoot up the area.”

Shortly after, someone inside the gas station also called 911, saying he had locked himself inside the business

because of the boy’s alarming activity outside.

Officers arrived at the scene at about 7:40 p.m.

“They set up with their equipment, which included a rifle, a pistol and a less-lethal tool known as a 40 millimeter,” an Aurora police official said at the briefing. That gun fires “rubber” or “foam” projectiles.

The suspect was seen near a gas pump island “almost waiting for the officers,” with his hands concealed, Chamberlain told reporters. Despite repeated commands to get on the ground and show his hands, he did not comply.

One officer fired the 40mm launcher two to four times, striking the teen with foam projectiles, but Chamberlain said it had no effect.

“After the (foam) rounds were actually fired, he increased his aggressive behavior and started to run towards the officers,” Chamberlain said.

As the suspect charged, still concealing his hands, one officer fired a hand gun, striking the boy, Chamberlain said.

Officers performed lifesaving measures until paramedics arrived, and the teen was taken to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

His name has not been released. The Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office will identify him after notifying relatives.

As of late Thursday, no firearm was found at the scene, police said.

Mental health crisis officers also responded to the call but were not able to intervene before the encounter escalated.

“There wasn’t a huge opportunity to do any kind of crisis intervention,” Chamberlain said, citing the boy’s threats of an imminent shooting.

“This is a tragic event. There is no getting around it,” Chamberlain said. “When you have a suspect who calls and says he plans on shooting up a location, has a gun and wants to shoot at police officers, that’s very concerning.”

The officer who fired the shot has been placed on paid administrative leave, as standard department policy.

The 18th Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team, known as CIRT, is investigating the shooting. Aurora police are conducting a parallel internal review.

Police said all officers at the scene

were wearing body cameras, and investigators are gathering that footage, along with surveillance video from the gas station and surrounding area.

It’s unclear when any of the video footage will be released.

Chamberlain said at least one witness has been identified and interviewed, and police asked anyone with video or information about the incident to contact investigators.

The case comes as Aurora police remain under continued scrutiny following a 2021 consent decree imposed by the Colorado attorney general’s office, which found the department engaged in racially biased policing and used excessive force, especially against people of color.

Police shot and killed a Black man Aug. 30 during a traffic altercation in an incident where the suspect in the case was armed and also was combative with responding officers. In that incident, family members of the man shot by police have threatened a civil lawsuit, pending the outcome of the CIRT investigation in the case.

“This is not an event that any officer wants to be part of,” the official said. “This is an incredibly sad circumstance, but this is what officers respond to day in and day out.”

— Sentinel Staff

Police seek tips after man found stabbed to death in northwest Aurora alley

Police are asking the public for help in identifying a suspect after a man was found stabbed to death Sept. 16 in a northwest Aurora alley.

Officers were called to the alley between Havana and Hanover streets, near East 19th Avenue, at about noon after reports of an “altercation” there.

“When officers arrived on scene they found a deceased adult male with multiple stab wounds,” Aurora Police spokesperson Gabby Easterwood said in a statement. “There is no suspect description at this time and no arrests have been made.”

Investigators said a dark-colored vehicle was seen in the area at the time of the stabbing, but no other details were released.

Police said anyone with information can call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. Tipsters can remain anonymous and still be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000, police said.

— Sentinel Staff

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Aurora police pursuing facial recognition software to find suspects, solve crimes

BY CASSANDRA BALLARD, Sentinel Staff Writer

Aurora Police are asking city lawmakers permission to use facial recognition software and systems to help identify suspects and solve crimes.

“This is very much what we do now, just relying on human recognition,” Police Commander Chris Poppe of Aurora’s District 3 said. “We’re just going to use software to do that now.”

The systems and philosophy of government using the software has long been peppered with criticism by critics who say the technology can result in grievous errors and has resulted in civil rights abuses around the globe. Proponents say it could be a huge boon in quickly identifying suspects before they get away.

As required by state law, Aurora police officials are asking city leaders to authorize the use of facial recognition technology, a step that would formalize a program the department has already been building for nearly three years, according to Poppe.

Poppe presented the proposal during a city council Public Safety, Courts and Civil Service Policy Committee meeting Sept. 11, describing it as a “deliberate and paced” effort shaped by state regulations, outside consultants and national best-practice standards.

“We’re hoping to enhance productivity, increase crime solvability and ultimately just make the community safer,” Poppe said. “The more efficient we are at solving crimes, the safer Aurora will be.”

If city lawmakers do approve it, facial recognition would be added to the department’s existing biometric tools, such as DNA and fingerprinting, Poppe said. Investigators often collect video or still images from doorbell cameras, as well as those from businesses or city cameras, if individuals and businesses are willing to provide them, Poppe said. Currently, those images are circulated through bulletins or Crime Stoppers, with the hope that someone will recognize the suspect.

Now, the police department is hoping to utilize software as an additional tool for this purpose. If approved, they will be able to take an image and compare it to a “volume of images” that they already have, like mugshots, or from the internet, including social media pictures, Poppe said. Aurora police propose using two widespread systems, Lumen and Clearview AI, Poppe said. Lumen is a statewide database of mugshots

from Colorado jails, with which the city already partners. Clearview AI is a private company that scrapes publicly available images from social media and the internet.

Both systems would be used only after investigators establish reasonable suspicion in an ongoing case, he said. Matches generated by the software would be treated only as investigative leads, not as probable cause for arrest.

Missteps in other cities have led to wrongful arrests, he said.

“It’s a tip,” he said. “It does not establish probable cause.”

Using facial recognition has been controversial for several years, with some critics claiming that people of color have a higher rate of misidentification than white people. The aspect that seems to be stressed most by lawmakers and police departments is that it cannot be used as singular evidence, as was the case in a 2023 incident involving a man named Randal Quran Reid in Georgia, who was held in jail for six days after being misidentified by facial recognition technology.

Critics also have concerns about civil liberty and privacy regarding the technology, and some groups like the ACLU have asked police departments to stop using it altogether, like in Detroit, after an eight-month pregnant Black woman was held in jail for hours after being misidentified for a robbery and carjacking.

In 2022, the Colorado Legislature established guidelines for the use of facial recognition by police, requiring agencies to adopt policies, submit accountability reports and obtain approval from their governing bodies, Poppe said.

State officials in Colorado and four other states say that a facial recognition hit cannot be the sole basis for an arrest.

For Aurora, this means the city council must formally approve the implementation, and the public must be informed about it.

“Prior to that, we were using facial recognition, and it didn’t have a lot of guidelines,” Poppe said. “It was across the country, not being used necessarily responsibly. We weren’t providing accountability or much transparency. So this gave us some framework to move forward.”

The police department has already posted accountability reports on its website and opened a public comment portal. By law, police must maintain that feedback channel open for at least 90 days and hold at least three community meetings before proceeding.

Aurora Police will evaluate and incorporate that information into their final implementation,

Poppe said.

“This is the start of the community input process,” Poppe said. “We’ve put a lot of effort into making sure this is done responsibly, transparently and with accountability.”

Aurora’s draft policy also outlines prohibited uses. If fully approved, police would not be allowed to use facial recognition for live surveillance, immigration enforcement, harassment or ongoing surveillance, Poppe said.

Use for marketing or commercial purposes is also barred, unless authorized by a court order. Poppe said that Nordstroms, for example, does use their cameras for facial recognition tracking for advertising and other purposes.

Poppe said that all searches would undergo “meaningful human review,” with at least two analysts and a supervisor reviewing the results before they are passed on to detectives. About a dozen specially trained officers would operate the software, with broader training planned for roughly 140 detectives over time.

The department estimates Clearview AI would cost about $32,000 in the first year, $36,000 the second year and $67,000 in the third. Training expenses would add to the total, Poppe said. Aurora’s participation in the Lumen database carries no additional cost.

Council members Amsalu Kassaw and Danielle Jurinsky asked questions about training numbers. Kassaw asked whether the system would be used for live identification, such as during arrests or at detention centers, and Poppe said no.

The proposal will be reviewed by the full city council in the coming months.

Facial recognition controversy

Law enforcement agencies across the U.S. have used facial recognition technology to solve homicides and bust human traffickers, but concern about its accuracy and the growing pervasiveness of video surveillance is leading some state lawmakers to hit the pause button.

At least 15 states and numerous cities have limited government use of the technology amid fears over civil rights violations, racial bias and invasion of privacy. Debate over additional bans, limits and reporting requirements has been underway for years during legislative sessions, according to data compiled by the Electronic Privacy Information Center.

“I think people are just freaked out, and rightfully so, about this technology,” said Freddy Martinez, director of Lucy Parsons Labs, a Chicago

nonprofit that specializes in citizens’ digital rights. “It’s one of those rare issues that’s seen bipartisan support, in that nobody wants to be tracked everywhere they go, especially when you don’t have a choice.”

The issue caught fire in statehouses after law enforcement applied facial recognition technology to images taken from street cameras during racial justice demonstrations a few years ago — and in some cases used those to make arrests.

Complaints about false identifications prompted Amazon, Microsoft and IBM to pause sales of their software to police, though most departments hire lesser-known firms that specialize in police contracts. Wrongful arrests of Black men have gained attention in Detroit and New Jersey after the technology was blamed for mistaking their images for those of others.

The American Civil Liberties Union began raising questions about the technology years ago, citing studies that found higher error rates for facial recognition software used to identify people of color. Concerns also have grown because of increasing awareness of the Chinese government’s extensive video surveillance system, especially as it’s been employed in a region home to one of China’s largely Muslim ethnic minority populations.

The ACLU previously sued Clearview AI, contending it illegally stockpiled images of 3 billion people scraped from internet sites without their knowledge or permission.

For many, news of that stockpile raised concerns that the type of surveillance seen in China could happen in the U.S. and other countries.

No such restrictions exist at the federal level. Variants of facial recognition technology were used, including by ordinary people, to help identify those who took part in the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

Police groups are pushing for the prohibitions to be revisited.

“It’s fear-mongering politics at its worst,” said Jonathan Thompson, CEO and executive director of the National Sheriffs’ Association.

He said facial recognition technology is just one tool used by police agencies — and not to the extent some politicians suggest.

“I’ve never heard of anybody sitting around a computer monitor searching for people all day, every day. It doesn’t work that way,” he said. “Agencies have rules. They have governance of how and who has access to these databases. They have to have a legitimate, rational reason for doing it.”

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In this photo taken Monday, Dec. 18, 2017, engineer Matt King, who is blind, demonstrates facial recognition technology via a teleconference at Facebook headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif.

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In this Feb. 22, 2019, file photo, Washington County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jeff Talbot demonstrates how his agency used facial recognition software to help solve a crime, at their headquarters in Hillsboro, Ore. AP Photo/Gillian Flaccus

Jolt your EV credits now

DID YOU DAWDLE ON THAT NEW HEAT PUMP, E-BIKE OR EV? BETTER MOVE FAST TO GET THOSE TAX CREDITS

BY CALEIGH WELLS, Associated Press

Tax incentives that saved residents thousands of dollars on home efficiency upgrades, clean energy installations and electric vehicles are expiring this year. That means people who want to take advantage of them before they disappear have to act quickly.

“There is still time, but the clock is ticking,” said Zach Pierce, head of policy at Rewiring America, a nonprofit focused on electrification. With thousands of dollars on the line and mere days or months to claim them, we’ve got some tips on how to maximize savings.

The Inflation Reduction Act that passed in 2022 includes a slew of tax credits for electric vehicles and home efficiency upgrades. Colorado residents uniquely qualify for an E-bike credit.

The national credits had two main goals: to help people afford cleaner alternatives like heat pumps and electric vehicles that can save them money, and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that are the largest driver of climate change.

In addition to EVs, home upgrades that qualify include home energy audits, heat pumps, solar panels, water heaters, appliances, battery storage, car chargers and improvements to windows, doors, skylights, insulation and electrical panels.

Payback comes at tax filing time. For example, if you buy a heat pump and qualify for a $2,000 tax credit, you document that expense on your tax return, and you owe $2,000 less in taxes that year.

Some incentives have a cap. You can only get $1,200 of credit per year for most of the home improvements like insulation and efficient windows, and $2,000 of credit for heat pumps and water heaters. The big expenses, including geothermal heat pumps, rooftop solar and battery storage, aren’t capped. Those

tax credits are 30% of the purchase price. So a new $20,000 rooftop solar system earns you a $6,000 tax credit.

Most of these credits were originally set to expire between 2032 and 2034. But the budget passed by Congress this year ends them far sooner.

Most of them expire at the end of this year. But there are some exceptions.

Sizzling EV savings will fizzle

The clean vehicle tax credit worth $7,500 for new EVs and up to $4,000 for used ones expires Sept. 30, but Colorado residents get a better deal.

Pierce said with a deadline that tight, people shopping for a new vehicle that qualifies should get on that “as soon as you hear this message.”

Olivia Alves, senior associate with the nonprofit clean energy advocacy group RMI, said it’s also the one IRA credit you can typically get upfront. “You use the clean vehicle tax credit, you can work with your dealership to get that money off the day that you make the purchase. So it operates like a point of sale rebate,” she said.

The car doesn’t need to be parked in your driveway by the deadline. A buyer simply needs to enter into a contract and make a down payment or trade-in to qualify.

The credit for EV chargers, which is up to $1,000 for qualifying residents, is good through June 30 of next year. Everything else expires on Dec. 31.

Colorado’s state electric vehicle tax credit, a key incentive for EV buyers, will be sharply reduced in 2026.

Under current law, known as the Innovative Motor Vehicle Credit, new battery-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price up to $80,000 qualify for a $3,500 state income tax credit. In

addition, vehicles with an MSRP of $35,000 or less are eligible for a bonus credit of $2,500, bringing potential state savings to $6,000.

That means state credits for EVs and PHEVs that now can reach $3,500 would drop to approximately $1,500, but the bonus for lower-cost vehicles will likely remain but also at a reduced level.

If I’m focused on my home, what should I prioritize?

Start with the home energy assessment, Alves said.

“That is really the bread and butter for a lot of these types of retrofits,” she said. “Those are done by professionals that can help you map out what those projects would look like.”

Pierce said after that, if solar panels are in the game plan, tackle that next. But some solar installers are already booked through the end of the year.

“We are seeing more bottlenecks for rooftop solar installations than we are for heat pumps, for example, but that doesn’t mean that it may not be an option for your region or your neighborhood,” Pierce said.

“Experts estimate that takes 60 to 90 days to get a solar panels system installed, and that’s quick,” said Kate Ashford, investing specialist with the personal finance company NerdWallet. “You might be a little late, but you could look into it to see if it’s even possible.”

Alves said next, tackle smaller installations like doors and insulation. Her final tier is major appliances like heat pumps, which are more expensive and can take longer, but may not face the same backlog as solar installations.

But what if the tax credits exceed what I owe?

OK, let’s say you qualified for tax credits on a home efficiency improvement and the amount exceeded the tax you owed. You weren’t allowed

to carry that unused credit forward into a future year anyway.

But credits for residential clean energy projects — think really big-ticket items like solar, geothermal heat pumps and battery storage — could be carried forward if you didn’t get the full benefit of the incentive on your tax return.

Rewiring America said it’s not clear if that will continue given the accelerated expiration dates, and recommended consumers check with their tax adviser.

Take an E-ride. Colorado’s E-Bike Tax Credit Offers $450 Now, half of that next year

Colorado residents can still get a $450 pointof-sale discount on qualified electric bicycles, but the credit is set to drop sharply in 2026, state officials say.

The tax credit, administered by the Colorado Department of Revenue and the Colorado Energy Office, allows a qualified retailer to reduce the purchase price by $450 for eligible e-bikes sold to Colorado residents.

To use the credit, buyers must purchase a new, qualified electric bicycle from a participating retailer. The purchaser submits a completed affidavit, proving Colorado residency via a valid state driver’s license, state ID or other acceptable documentation. The retailer must register with the state as a qualified retailer and submit quarterly reports of credit-eligible sales.

Eligibility is broad. Any Colorado resident who has not already claimed the discount on a new qualified E-bike in the same calendar year may participate. The bike must meet specifications posted by the Colorado Energy Office. There is no income limit or price ceiling. However, the credit is changing next year. Beginning Jan. 1, the state discount on e-bikes will fall from to $225, cutting the benefit in half. Fordetailsandalistofqualifiedbikestores, gotoenergyoffice.colorado.gov/ebike-tax-credit

Theodore Tanczuk, left, and Brayan Santos, right, of solar installer YellowLite, put panels on the roof of a home in Lakewood, Ohio, April 16, 2025.

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IF YOU GO

Date: Sept. 28, 1–5 p.m.

Place: The People’s Building, 9995 E Colfax Ave.

Tickets: $18.82-$24.02

Details: schoolofbreaking.com

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School of Breaking Day –Hip-Hop Fest

A celebration of Hip-Hop culture, community and education is set for The People’s Building in the Aurora Arts District as part of the third Annual Hip-Hop Fest. The event marks School of Breaking Day, proclaimed by city council, and honors more than 13 years of Hip-Hop arts education and service in Colorado.

Guests can expect youth and adult breaking battles, live DJ sets, community dance performances, a special guest MC and local vendors. Organizers say the audience is encouraged to join in the energy of the show through cheering and applause, with time and space set aside for cyphers and open dancing.

Founded in 2012 in Aurora, School of Breaking emphasizes authentic Hip-Hop culture rooted in Black and Latino heritage, with programs in breaking, DJing, MCing and graffiti. The group’s mission is to safeguard and nurture Hip-Hop’s legacy while inspiring and educating the community.

First Date’ musical comedy at the Vintage Theatre

A fast-paced romantic comedy with a musical twist is set to open on the BergYoung Cabaret Stage at the Vintage Theatre.

First Date, with book by Austin Winsberg and music and lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner, follows blind date newbie Aaron and serial-dater Casey as their casual drink at a busy New York restaurant turns into a high-stakes evening.

As the date unfolds in real time, the couple’s inner voices come to life through the people around them. Other restaurant patrons morph into best friends, exes and parents, singing and dancing them through awkward ice-breakers, appetizers and conversational traps.

IF YOU GO

Date: Sept. 29 – Oct. 23, 2025

Place: Berg-Young Cabaret Stage at the Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St.

Tickets: $24

Details: www.vintagetheatre.org

Aurora Fox brings ‘Schoolhouse Rock Live!’ to the stage on Colfax

The Aurora Fox Arts Center will bring Saturday morning memories to life with “Schoolhouse Rock Live!” running on the Fox Mainstage Theater. Directed by Kelly Van Oosbree, the high-energy musical is

based on the animated series that taught generations grammar, math and history through catchy songs.

The show follows Tom, a nervous young teacher whose TV characters leap off the screen to show him how to inspire his students through music and imagination. Audience members can expect classic favorites like “Conjunction Junction,” “I’m Just a Bill” and “Three Is a Magic Number.”

“This production is pure joy,” said Rich Cowden, executive producer of the Aurora Fox. “It’s educational, it’s fun, and it connects generations through music and storytelling.”

In addition to evening and weekend shows, nine daytime student matinees are scheduled, making the production a back-to-school field trip opportunity for young audiences.

IF YOU GO

Dates: Through Oct. 18 Curtains vary greatly for day and night performances.

Venue: Aurora Fox Mainstage Theater, 9900 E. Colfax Ave.

Tickets: $17–$42

Details: aurorafoxartscenter.org

‘Merrily We Roll Along’ opens Sept. 12 at Vintage Theatre

The Tony Award-winning musical Merrily We Roll Along is set to open Sept. 12 at Vintage Theatre, bringing Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s acclaimed story of friendship, compromise and the cost of success to Aurora audiences. Directed by Bernie Cardell, the show plays through Oct. 19 in the Nickelson Auditorium.

Told in reverse, the musical traces the lives of three friends from adulthood

back to their youthful idealism, blending the excitement of a backstage show with a poignant examination of staying true to one’s dreams. The production won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Revival.

IF YOU GO

Dates: Through Oct. 19

Venue: Nickelson Auditorium at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora

Tickets: $39 general admission, $33 seniors, $20 students/children (12 or younger)

Details: 303-856-7830 or VintageTheatre.org

‘Unapologetically Chicano’ art experience

A six-week immersive celebration of Chicano culture at CHAC Gallery @40 West in Lakewood. “Unapologetically Chicano” will showcase traditional and contemporary works of art alongside music, food and community connection.

Curated by Rob and Tammy Yancey, the exhibition highlights the resilience and creativity of Chicano identity across generations. The opening reception runs from 5 to 9 p.m. and will feature local and regional artists, live music, DJs, authentic food vendors, classic cars from Los Compas Car Club and handcrafted spirits served by The Good Ol’ Time Mobile Bar.

A second First Friday event on Oct. 3 offers another chance to meet the artists and experience the work. Organizers describe the show as a celebration of heritage, resistance and joy.

IF YOU GO

Dates: Through Oct. 24, Opening reception: Sept. 5, 5 p.m.–9 p.m.

Venue: CHAC Gallery

@40 West, 7060 W. 16th Ave.

Tickets: Free

Details: www.chacgallery.org/

Art in the Park food and market series at the Aurora Highlands

A fusion of art, shopping, food and community are slated for Sept. 18 at Winged Melody Park as part of a free market in the park series.

Participants are invited to explore other pieces in the huge, open-air gallery of large-art installations across the park, including “Broken but Together” by Michael Benisty and “The Only Way Out is Through” by Snyder and Olivia Steele.

“Pack your blankets, lawn chairs, and coolers,” organizers say. “Everyone is welcome to bring their own food and drinks, or get treats from nearby food trucks.” This week’s vendors include: The Progressive Pantry, Hooked by Shan, Korf Kreations, Mamas Money My Treats, La Bloom, Corf Coffee Mobile, StephanieH TupperAdvantage, Snowy Leopard Art, Natural Cottage Pantry, Blizzful Beech, Jordan Crafts Co, Mouna’s Boutique.

IF YOU GO

Date: Oct. 4, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m..

Place: Winged Melody Park at Highlands Creek, 24495 E 35th Drive in the Aurora Highlands

Tickets: Free

Details: theaurorahighlands.com

Regis Jesuit senior Kam Bachus (10) celebrates after he scored a goal during the opening half of a Jesuit Classic boys soccer tournament game against Marquette University High School on Sept. 19 at Lou Kellogg Stadium. Bachus’ goal held up for a 1-0 win that gave Regis Jesuit a win of the four-team tournament that celebrated its 27th anniversary.

Below top: Regis Jesuit senior Colin Manion (22) breaks down a Marquette player near the midfield at Lou Kellogg Stadium Sept. 19.

Below middle: Marquette University High School head boys soccer coach Steve Lawrence, center, greets the Regis Jesuit coaching staff ahead of their Jesuit Classic contest Sept. 19.

Below bottom: Regis Jesuit students packed the stands during Jesuit Classic play and witnessed their team win the tournament for the first time in its 27-year history.

PHOTOS BY COURTNEY OAKES/AURORA SENTINEL

To be part of a tournament steeped in camaraderie, tradition and elite play is one thing, but to win it is another.

For the first time in its nearly three decades of existence, the Regis Jesuit boys soccer team triumphed at the Jesuit Classic and it came with the comforts of home.

BOYS SOCCER

The 27-year-old rotating tournament that features Regis Jesuit in addition to Gonzaga College High School (Washington, D.C.), Marquette University High School (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) and Rockhurst (Kansas City, Missouri) came to Aurora this year and the host Raiders won bragging rights with a 2-0 performance Sept. 18-19.

While he enjoyed going on the road, Bachus also enjoyed being a host this time. He had two players from the Marquette team stay with his family and got to know them better during his 30-minute commute to and from Regis Jesuit. Bachus’ family also hosted 30 players to watch football and find fellowship.

“We get to know what their lives are about where they live,” he said. “Some of us have been to some of their schools, so it’s incredible to bring them here, show them around and get to know them on a deeper level. Soccer really can bring us together.”

The experience is unforgettable for most players regardless of what happens on the pitch, but to come out on top at the end is extra sweet.

Regis Jesuit won both of its games at the 2023 tournament, but lost out on the title due to goal differential.

Classic tradition

BY COURTNEY OAKES Staff Writer

“Every year, this tournament is the opportunity for these guys to live the Jesuit brotherhood,” longtime Regis Jesuit head coach Rick Wolf said. “The common language of this sport branches off into them going to class and experiencing other schools. They are making friends for life and some of these guys may even go on to room together in college and beyond.

“More than anything, it shows that the Jesuit brotherhood is real no matter where you are in the nation, so it’s been very successful.”

The tournament rotates in location each year so that each school hosts, but the structure is the same in each stop. Players from the three visiting teams get paired to live with a player from the host team for the duration of their stay, during which they play two games and attend school with the host.

Regis Jesuit senior Kam Bachus got to be part of the team’s trip to Milwaukee last season.

“Not a lot of teams get to do what we do, to go live with other students, experience school in a different place and get to know different communities is incredible,” Bachus said.

This time, a 3-1 win over Gonzaga and a 1-0 victory over Marquette made it the only 2-0 team in the tournament. Rockhurst finished 1-01 (with a win over Marquette and 3-3 tie with Gonzaga (which was 0-1-1) with Marquette 0-2.

Bachus scored a goal in each game, including the game-winner against Marquette Sept. 19, which came on a 25-yard strike after a pass from junior Sawyer Berg that sent the Raiders into halftime with momentum after their opponent had dominated the majority of play in the opening half.

“I knew I had time to take a couple of touches,” said Bachus, the team’s leader with four goals. “The keeper looked to be farther towards the far post looking for a little cross, so I just thought I might as well hit it. It all went right.”

Senior Dom Willsea, Regis Jesuit’s reserve goalie, made a variety of acrobatic saves in the closing minutes to preserve the win and seal the championship, which came in front of packed stands at Lou Kellogg Stadium with students on lunch break.

Wolf said more than 60 parents of the visiting teams made the journey to Colorado to enhance the atmosphere, while he enjoys the camaraderie with the other coaches staffs, who he calls a “fraternity” due to very little turnover for many years.

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Aurora area teams post solid 6-3 mark in Week 3

Every Aurora area football programs played in Week 4 and seven of them came out victorious in the penultimate week of non-conference play.

Aurora Central, Gateway, Grandview and Regis Jesuit picked up home victories, while Cherokee Trail, Eaglecrest and Rangeview prevailed on the road as momentum continues to build ahead of the start of league.

Homecoming played a big part in several local contests and Gateway and Regis Jesuit both delighted the nostalgic home crowds with decisive victories and got into the win column for the first time on the season.

On Sept. 18 at Aurora Public Schools Stadium, coach Rashad Mason’s Olys (1-3) led from start to finish of a 49-0 victory over Adams City. Gateway produced its highest point total since Week 8 of the 2023 season with an attack that saw quarterback Westin Rayburn throw for 196 yards and a touchdown and also rush for a score, while Jake Brock also had a touchdown toss plus a rush for score. Lyric Wynn had an explosive outing with 227 yards of total offense (152 yards receiving, including a 60-yard touchdown catch) plus 75 yards and a score on the ground, while William Nongo and Luis Grajeda and Ziah Hendrix also got into the end zone.

Regis Jesuit also displayed offensive fireworks in its initial victory, as coach Danny Filleman’s team rolled to a 47-14 win Sept. 19 at Lou Kellogg Stadium. The Raiders racked up 20 points apiece in each of the opening two periods as quarterback Luke Rubley used his arm and legs to account for five touchdowns (three passing, two rushing). Joe Pron produced 143 yards of total offense and score via reception and rush, while Colt Jones caught two scoring passes and Benjamin Bacon rushed for a touchdown.

On the other side, Eaglecrest spoiled the Homecoming festivities of Denver East — which celebrated its 150th anniversary — with a 43-0 victory Sept. 19 at All-City Stadium. Coach Jesse German’s Raptors improved to 3-1 with its second straight shutout performance, which also included defensive touchdowns from Cameron Bell and Noah Fulgham, plus a special teams score from Bell. The connection of quarterback William Brinkman to Jack Steiner clicked for two touchdown passes.

Rangeview also played Homecoming wrecker, as it went to Legacy Stadium Sept. 19 and downed Smoky Hill 34-15. Tyson Tuck threw touchdown passes to Donte Allison and Keylen Mack, while Kemariahe Brown had 133 yards and 2 touchdowns and Kylen Mack 101 yards for coach Chris Lopez’s Raiders as they moved to 3-1. Jayden Hopkins and Braylon Howard each rushed for touchdowns for coach Brandon Alconcel’s Buffaloes (2-2).

Aurora Central improved to 3-1 on the season with a 41-0 road win over Greeley Central Sept. 18 at District 6 Stadium. Coach Chris Kel-

ABOVE: Vista PEAK Prep’s Azael Macias (9) and Gateway goalkeeper Jostin Jimenez meet in the air as they vie for a loose ball during a boys soccer contest on Sept. 16 at Vista PEAK Prep. The Bison earned a 3-0 victory. TOP RIGHT: Cherokee Trail’s Rachel Miller, left, puts a shot through the block of Grandview’s Jaedyn Sims (13) and Soha Shoushtari during a Centennial League girls volleyball match Sept. 18. The Cougars rallied from a two-set deficit to beat the Wolves in five. BOTTOM RIGHT : Cherokee Trail’s Lily Buttshaw smiles towards her dugout after she delivered a two-run single in the Cougars’ 13-2 Centennial League softball win at Eaglecrest Sept. 22. (Photos by Courtney Oakes/Aurora Sentinel)

ly’s Trojans surpassed last season’s win total of two and avenged a seven-point 2024 loss with help from 194 yards of total offense from quarterback Markell Perkins, who passed and rushed for touchdowns. Damian Ramirez rushed for 137 yards and two touchdowns, while Julian Harris and Jaylin Bester also scored, as did Felix Morales via fumble return.

Grandview knocked Rock Canyon from the ranks of the unbeaten with a 37-0 victory Sept. 20 at Legacy Stadium as part of Cherry Creek Schools’ Military Appreciation event. Coach Tom Doherty’s Wolves (3-2) got a big night from Jaxson Flores, who took back two passes to the end zone for touchdowns and also caught a scoring pass from Blitz McCarty.

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Cherokee Trail got back into the win column with a gritty 14-9 road win at Rocky Mountain. Coach Justin Jajczyk’s Cougars (2-2) scored defensively when Cristian Mbamarah took back an interception to the end zone, while Bryson Peterson threw a touchdown to Rayshon Stanley.

Vista PEAK Prep was poised for a fourth victory with a 20-point lead in the second half against Denver South Sept. 18 at Aurora Public Schools Stadium, only to see the Ravens rally for a 35-34 victory. Coach Kyle Reese’s team got an outstanding performance from Tyrone Smiley, who rushed for 159 yards and scored three touchdowns. Isaiah Watson and Joshua Gallien each added touchdowns for the Bison, while Tayshaun McClain had 16 tackles and a fumble recovery.

Overland (0-4) and Hinkley (03) both lost via shutouts to Arvada West and Timnath, respectively.

MONDAY, SEPT. 22: The Vista PEAK Prep girls volleyball team swept past Smoky Hill 25-20, 25-17, 25-9. ...The Smoky Hill boys soccer team scored three goals in the opening half and closed out a 3-0 road win at Douglas County. ...The Cherokee Trail softball team secured a 13-2 Centennial League road win against Eaglecrest with help from a ninerun rally in the fifth inning that included a grand slam from Sydney Cobb Taylen Shaver also homered for the Cougars, while Tayah Burton and Izzy Becker had two hits apiece. Abby Files had two hits and Ryleigh Stufft drove in a run for the Raptors. ...The Regis Jesuit field hockey team blanked Palmer Ridge 2-0. ...Wyatt Sandness of the Rangeview boys golf team shot plus-14 85 to lead locals at the City League Cup played at Kennedy G.C. Sandness’ Raiders finished eighth as a team, one spot behind Vista PEAK Prep, which had Ace Kelly shoot 86.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 20: Kason Ottinger converted a pass from Andrew Campbell into what turned out to be the only goal of the game for the Grandview boys soccer team in a 1-0 Centennial League win at Overland Sydney Cobb allowed just three hits and struck out nine for the Cherokee Trail softball team in a 9-0 win over Cherry Creek. Lily Buttshaw went 3-for-3 and was one of five Cougars who had RBI. ...The Smoky Hill softball team earned a 16-5 Centennial League victory over Mullen that included a complete game in the circle from Ava Matheny. Ellen Paris went 4-for-4 and scored four runs, while Ailey Henry drove in four runs for the Buffs. ...The Overland softball team swept a dou-

bleheader from Adams City with wins of 13-3 and 17-6. Michaela Halton earned the win in both contests and had five hits and scored five times. Kourtnie Batcho homered in both games and scored six times, while Emma Davis homered and drove in four runs.

McKenna Groen of the Regis Jesuit girls cross country team won the Northfield Nighthawks Invitational race in a time of 18 minutes, 40.3 seconds. Jenna Winn came in 10th to help Eaglecrest to third place. In the boys race, Regis Jesuit came in fourth with help from Liam Martin and Luis Duarte, who finished 7th and 8th, respectively. ...The Rangeview girls cross country team had the champion of the Roadrunners Invitational at Washington Park in Aiden Schumacher, who ran 20:36.80. Nicole Rodriguez placed fourth to help Aurora Central to fifth. ...Brooke Sullivan threw for four touchdowns, caught a scoring pass and had an interception as the Grandview girls flag football team topped Cherokee Trail 53-0. K’Dence Thomas and Abby Kirkpatrick each threw and ran for scores. ...The Regis Jesuit boys tennis team tied for first place in a strong field at the Full Send Invitational at APEX Tennis Park. ...FRIDAY, SEPT. 19: The Gateway boys soccer team scored three times in the first half and went on to a 4-3 win over Adams City. Rilee Bergquist threw 2 touchdown passes to Joanna Byrd and another to Hope Lockhart for the Vista PEAK Prep girls flag football team in a 2812 win over Denver East. ...The Overland girls flag football team blanked Aurora Central 38-0. ...The Cherokee Trail boys golf team topped Smoky Hill in the Buffalo Shootout at Aurora Hills G.C. Anthony Garreffa shot 2-under-par 70 for the Cougars to lead the field. ...THURSDAY, SEPT. 18: The Cherokee Trail girls volleyball team pulled off a reverse sweep of Grandview with a 21-25, 25-27, 25-23, 20-25, 15-12 Centennial League victory. The

Cougars overcame 19 kills from Amelie Pigeaire and 15 from Maliyah Bui ...The Hinkley girls volleyball team defeated Aurora Central 25-8, 25-27, 25-21, 25-15. ...Caleb Bruce scored a hat trick in the first 20 minutes for the Cherokee Trail boys soccer team to jumpstart a 10-0 Centennial League win over Eaglecrest Kam Bachus, Jimmy Gilhooly and Broderick Newburn scored goals for the Regis Jesuit boys soccer team in a 3-1 Jesuit Classic win over Gonzaga. ...The Overland and Vista PEAK Prep boys soccer teams played to a 2-2 tie. ...The Eaglecrest softball team downed Cherry Creek 17-6 behind Zaya Elliott, who pitched a complete game and had three hits and three RBI. Sybella Trevino had three hits and three RBI and Abby Files homered and drove in four for the Raptors. ... A complete game effort from Aaliyah Carter — who also drove in three runs — paced the Grandview softball team to a 14-1 Centennial League win over Mullen. Monroe Donaldson and Ally Birx drove in two runs apiece for the Wolves. ...WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 17: Emily Peterson racked up 15 kills to go with 11 digs and Sanaya Wyatt also cracked double digits in kills with 10 as the Vista PEAK Prep girls volleyball team swept past Brighton 25-23, 25-15, 28-26. ...Leera Davis scattered four hits over four innings for the Cherokee Trail softball team in its 15-1 Centennial League victory over Smoky Hill Rylee Holston contributed two RBI for the Cougars, while Tayah Burton had two hits and scored twice. ...The Grandview softball team earned a 10-4 victory over Regis Jesuit in a game resumed from three weeks prior due to weather. Sasha Kennedy drove in four runs with three hits, while Madison Jaramillo also knocked in four to back winning pitcher Aaliyah Carter. ... The Grandview girls flag football team posted a 32-0 victory over Eaglecrest. ...The Cherokee Trail boys golf team finished as the runner-up at the Bruins Invitational at Green Valley Ranch G.C., which also saw Grandview place fifth and Regis Jesuit sixth. Braydon O’Neil shot even-par 72 to finish second to lead the Cougars, while the Wolves (Carter Guy Hays in a tie for 8th) and Raiders (Daynen Manley in a tie for 10th) had top-10 individuals. ...With a score of 172.625 points, the Overland co-op gymnastics team won a three-team meet that also included Heritage and Rock Canyon. Abby Mess and Josie Arlt of the

Trailblazers took the top two spots in the all-around category, while Mess had the meet’s top scores on the uneven bars and balance beam, Arlt tied with Jordyn Lasinski atop the vault and Stephanie Fernandes led competitors on the floor. ...TUESDAY, SEPT. 16: The Cherokee Trail girls volleyball team secured a Centennial League sweep of Arapahoe. ...The Eaglecrest girls volleyball team topped Grandview 25-15, 25-13, 18-25, 25-13 with help from six kills from Anayah Rucker along with 11 digs from Ella Mack and 19 assists from Caitlin Lengefeld Sanaya Wyatt recorded 11 kills, Yasir

Dickey had 11 digs and Ava Eltzroth dished out 32 assists in the Vista PEAK Prep girls volleyball team’s 25-22, 2519, 25-13 win over Hinkley Sam

Beidler scored a goal in the second half to lift the Cherokee Trail boys soccer team to a 2-1 win over Castle View. Caleb Bruce had the Cougars’ first goal. ...The Regis Jesuit boys soccer team got a first-half goal from Rory Schmeider and made it stand up in a 1-0 Continental League win over ThunderRidge. ...The Smoky Hill boys soccer team went on the road and scored twice in the first half on goals by Oscar Castro and Alexis Rojas in the first half

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en route to a 2-0 win over Air Academy. John Villamizar and Christopher Zavala combined on a nine-save shutout for the Buffaloes. ...Christopher Flores Valdez scored on a header in the opening half to stake the Vista PEAK Prep boys soccer team to a lead and the Bison defeated visiting Gateway 3-0. Keegan Wiezorek scored the lone goal of the game for the Eaglecrest boys soccer team in a 1-0 win at Hinkley that was shortened due to the presence of lightning. ...The Rangeview boys soccer team earned a 2-1 road win over Loveland. ...The Cherokee Trail softball team scored four times

in each of the first two innings on the way to a 12-3 Centennial League home win over Grandview Sydney Cobb struck out nine in 4 1/3 innings, while Emma Rice homered and drove in three runs to help the Cougars get past the Wolves, who got home runs from Ally Birx and Lily Jackson Abby Files homered and drove in three runs and pitched three innings for the Eaglecrest softball team in a 17-5 win over Smoky Hill. Giana Vialpando Williams went 4-for-4 and drove in four runs as the Raptors topped the Buffaloes, who got RBI from Morgan Wilson and Ellen Paris. ...The Rangeview

softball team had back-to-back fourrun innings late in a 12-11 road win at Vista PEAK Prep in a game in which the teams combined for 29 hits. Diana Esquivel and Jimena Vasquez drove in four runs apiece, while Devyn Davenport had four hits in as many at-bats and Anabelle Velasco joined Esquivel with three hits for the Raiders. . Brooke Sullivan threw a touchdown pass to Aliya Zitek, rushed for a score and had three interceptions to help the Grandview girls flag football team to a 14-7 win over ThunderRidge. ...The Rangeview girls flag football team downed Denver East 24-18.

LEFT: Gateway senior William Nongo, left, heads upfield after he got a block from teammate Da’Kodis Allgood (57) during the second half of a Week 4 football contest Sept. 18 at Aurora Public Schools Stadium. Nongo was one of six Olys to score at least one touchdown in a 49-0 victory over Adams City. ABOVE: As Smoky Hill students hold up their cell phone lights in the stands, Rangeview senior Kylen Mack, second from left, breaks

4 football contest Sept. 19 at Legacy Stadium. The Raiders earned a 34-15 victory over the Buffaloes,

Homecoming. (Photos by Courtney Oakes/Aurora Sentinel)

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NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2026 BUDGET AND AMENDMENT OF 2025 BUDGET

AIRWAYS BUSINESS CENTER

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 29-1-108 and 109, C.R.S., that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Airways Business Center Metropolitan District (the “District”) for the ensuing year of 2026. The necessity may also arise for the amendment of the 2025 budget of the District. Copies of the proposed 2026 budget and 2025 amended budget (if appropriate) are on file in the office of the District’s Accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 2001 16th Street, Ste. 1700, Denver, CO 80202, where same are available for public inspection. Such proposed 2026 budget and 2025 amended budget will be considered at a regular meeting to be held on October 9, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. via telephone and videoconference. To attend and participate by telephone, dial 1-720547-5281 and enter passcode 667 126 989#. Information regarding public participation by videoconference will be available at least 24 hours prior to the meeting and public hearing online at www.airwaysbcmd.org. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2026 budget or the 2025 amended budget, inspect the 2026 budget and the 2025 amended budget and file or register any objections thereto.

AIRWAYS BUSINESS CENTER

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

/s/ Paula J. Williams

McGEADY BECHER CORTESE WILLIAMS P.C. Attorney for the District

Publication: September 25, 2025 Sentinel

NOTICE AS TO PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED 2026 BUDGET AND AMENDED 2025 BUDGET

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed 2026 budget has been submitted to the ILIFF COMMONS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 for the fiscal year 2026. A copy of such proposed budget and if necessary, an amended 2025 budget, have been filed in the office of the accountant, Simmons & Wheeler, P.C., 304 Inverness Way South, Suite 490, Englewood, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget and, if necessary, amended budget, will be considered at a special meeting of the Iliff Commons Metropolitan District No. 2 to be held at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. The meeting will be held by Zoom video/teleconference. To access the meeting, visit www.zoom.us and use Meeting ID: 837 9479 3949; Passcode: 086409; Telephone: 1-719-359-4580. Any interested elector within the Iliff Commons Metropolitan District No. 2 may inspect the proposed 2026 budget and if necessary, the amended 2025 budget, and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of such proposed budget and amended budget.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: ILIFF COMMONS

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2

By: /s/ SETER, VANDER WALL & MIELKE, P.C.

Attorneys for the District

Publication: September 25, 2025 Sentinel

NOTICE OF HEARING ON SECOND AMENDMENT TO 2024 BUDGET

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a second amendment to the budget for the year 2024 has been submitted to the Southglenn Metropolitan District (the “District”). Such second amendment to the 2024 budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held on September 29, 2025 at 1:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, via telephone and videoconference. To attend and participate by telephone, dial 720-707-2699 and enter passcode: 504849. Information regarding public participation by videoconference will be available at least 24 hours prior to the meeting and public hearing online at www.southglennmd.specialdistrict.org or by contacting McKenna Lewis by email at mckenna.lewis@claconnect.com or by telephone at 303-779-5710.

A copy of the second amendment to the 2024 budget is available for public inspection at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 2001 16th Street, Suite 1700, Denver, CO 80202. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the second amendment to the 2024 budget, file or register any objections.

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By: /s/ David Goldberg, President

Publication: September 25, 2025

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NOTICE OF INDEPENDENT MAIL BALLOT ELECTION

POWHATON ROAD

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 10

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025

NOTICE is hereby given that an independent mail ballot election will be held by Powhaton Road Metropolitan District No. 10, in the City of Aurora, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado (the “District”) on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

This election will be conducted as an independent mail ballot election only. Mail ballots will be mailed to eligible electors between October 13, 2025 and October 20, 2025.

DROP-OFF LOCATION AND HOURS: WBA, PC Office of the Designated Election Official 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122

Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., October 13, 2025 through November 3, 2025, and Tuesday, November 4, 2025 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Ballot Issues to be voted upon: Ballot Issue A (De-TABOR)

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Publication: September 25, 2025 Sentinel

NOTICE OF INDEPENDENT MAIL BALLOT ELECTION FOREST TRACE

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025

NOTICE is hereby given that an independent mail ballot election will be held by Forest Trace Metropolitan District No. 2, in the City of Aurora, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado (the “District”) on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

This election will be conducted as an independent mail ballot election only. Mail ballots will be mailed to eligible electors between October 13, 2025 and October 20, 2025.

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hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Ballot Issues to be voted upon: Ballot Issue A (De-TABOR)

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Publication: September 25, 2025 Sentinel

NOTICE OF INDEPENDENT

MAIL BALLOT ELECTION

KINGS POINT SOUTH

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025

NOTICE is hereby given that an independent mail ballot election will be held by Kings Point South Metropolitan District No. 1, in the City of Aurora, County of Douglas, State of Colorado (the “District”) on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

This election will be conducted as an independent mail ballot election only. Mail ballots will be mailed to eligible electors between October 13, 2025 and October 20, 2025.

DROP-OFF LOCATION AND HOURS: WBA, PC Office of the Designated Election Official

2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122

Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., October 13, 2025 through November 3, 2025, and Tuesday, November 4, 2025 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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Election Official

Publication: September 25, 2025 Sentinel

NOTICE OF INDEPENDENT

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KINGS POINT SOUTH

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025

NOTICE is hereby given that an independent mail ballot election will be held by Kings Point South Metropolitan District No. 2, in the City of Aurora, County of Douglas, State of Colorado (the “District”) on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

This election will be conducted as an independent mail ballot election only. Mail ballots will be mailed to eligible electors between October 13, 2025 and October 20, 2025.

DROP-OFF LOCATION AND HOURS: WBA, PC Office of the Designated Election Official 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122

Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., October 13, 2025 through November 3, 2025, and Tuesday, November 4, 2025 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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Publication: September 25, 2025

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NOTICE OF INDEPENDENT

MAIL BALLOT ELECTION

KINGS POINT SOUTH

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025

NOTICE is hereby given that an independent mail ballot election will be held by Kings Point South Metropolitan District No. 3, in the City of Aurora, County of Douglas, State of Colorado (the “District”) on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

This election will be conducted as an independent mail ballot election only. Mail ballots will be mailed to eligible electors between October 13, 2025 and October 20, 2025.

DROP-OFF LOCATION AND HOURS: WBA, PC Office of the Designated Election Official 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122

Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., October 13, 2025 through November 3, 2025, and Tuesday, November 4, 2025 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Ballot Issues to be voted upon: Ballot Issue A (De-TABOR)

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Publication: September 25, 2025

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NOTICE OF INDEPENDENT

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POWHATON ROAD

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025

NOTICE is hereby given that an independent mail ballot election will be held by Powhaton Road Metropolitan District No. 1, in the City of Aurora, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado (the “District”) on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

This election will be conducted as an independent mail ballot election only. Mail ballots will be mailed to eligible electors between October 13, 2025 and October 20, 2025.

DROP-OFF LOCATION AND HOURS:

WBA, PC Office of the Designated Election Official 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122

Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., October 13, 2025 through November 3, 2025, and Tuesday, November 4, 2025 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Ballot Issues to be voted upon: Ballot Issue A (De-TABOR)

By: /s/ Ashley B. Frisbie Designated Election Official

Publication: September 25, 2025

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NOTICE OF INDEPENDENT MAIL BALLOT ELECTION

POWHATON ROAD

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 11 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025

NOTICE is hereby given that an independent mail ballot election will be held by Powhaton Road Metropolitan District No. 11, in the City of Aurora, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado (the “District”) on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

This election will be conducted as an independent mail ballot election only. Mail ballots will be mailed to eligible electors between October 13, 2025 and October 20, 2025.

DROP-OFF LOCATION AND HOURS: WBA, PC Office of the Designated Election Official 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122

Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., October 13, 2025 through November 3, 2025, and Tuesday, November 4, 2025 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Ballot Issues to be voted upon: Ballot Issue A(De-TABOR)

By: /s/ Ashley B. Frisbie Designated Election Official

Publication: September 25, 2025

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NOTICE OF INDEPENDENT MAIL BALLOT ELECTION

POWHATON ROAD

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 4

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025

NOTICE is hereby given that an independent mail ballot election will be held by Powhaton Road Metropolitan District No. 4, in the City of Aurora, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado (the “District”) on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

This election will be conducted as an independent mail ballot election only. Mail ballots will be mailed to eligible electors between October 13, 2025 and October 20, 2025.

DROP-OFF LOCATION AND HOURS: WBA, PC Office of the Designated Election Official 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122

Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., October 13, 2025 through November 3, 2025, and Tuesday, November 4, 2025 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Ballot Issues to be voted upon: Ballot Issue A (De-TABOR)

By: /s/ Ashley B. Frisbie Designated Election Official

Publication: September 25, 2025

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NOTICE OF INDEPENDENT

MAIL BALLOT ELECTION

POWHATON ROAD

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 8 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025

NOTICE is hereby given that an independent mail ballot election will be held by Powhaton Road Metropolitan District No. 8, in the City of Aurora, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado (the “District”) on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

This election will be conducted as an independent mail ballot election only. Mail ballots will be mailed to eligible electors between October 13, 2025 and October 20, 2025.

DROP-OFF LOCATION AND HOURS: WBA, PC Office of the Designated Election Official 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122

Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., October 13, 2025 through November 3, 2025, and Tuesday, November 4, 2025 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Ballot Issues to be voted upon:

Ballot Issue A (De-TABOR)

By: /s/ Ashley B. Frisbie Designated Election Official

Publication: September 25, 2025

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NOTICE OF INDEPENDENT

MAIL BALLOT ELECTION

POWHATON ROAD

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 9

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025

NOTICE is hereby given that an independent mail ballot election will be held by Powhaton Road Metropolitan District No. 9, in the City of Aurora, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado (the “District”) on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

This election will be conducted as an independent mail ballot election only. Mail ballots will be mailed to eligible electors between October 13, 2025 and October 20, 2025.

DROP-OFF LOCATION AND HOURS: WBA, PC Office of the Designated Election Official 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122

Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., October 13, 2025 through November 3, 2025, and Tuesday, November 4, 2025 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Ballot Issues to be voted upon: Ballot Issue A (De-TABOR)

By: /s/ Ashley B. Frisbie Designated Election Official

Publication: September 25, 2025 Sentinel

NOTICE OF INDEPENDENT MAIL BALLOT ELECTION WATERSTONE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025

NOTICE is hereby given that an independent mail ballot election will be held by Waterstone Metropolitan District No. 2, in the City of Aurora, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado (the “District”) on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

This election will be conducted as an independent mail ballot election only. Mail ballots will be mailed to eligible electors between October 13, 2025 and October 20, 2025.

DROP-OFF LOCATION AND HOURS: WBA, PC Office of the Designated Election Official 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122

Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., October 13, 2025 through November 3, 2025, and Tuesday, November 4, 2025 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Ballot Issues to be voted upon: Ballot Issue A (De-TABOR)

By:/s/ Ashley B. Frisbie Designated Election Official

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO UNDERTAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS BY THE GREEN VALLEY RANCH EAST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 9 IN THE CITY OF AURORA, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO

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1. The City Council of the City of Aurora approved the Consolidated Second Amended and Restated Service Plan for Green Valley Ranch East Metropolitan District Nos. 6 – 14, by Ordinance No. 2022-43 on August 22, 2022, effective September 24, 2022 (the “Service Plan”).

2. The District intends to enter into one or more Intergovernmental Agreements Regarding the Imposition, Collection and Transfer of ARI Mill Levy with the Aerotropolis Regional Transportation Authority (the “ARTA”) and/or the Aerotropolis Area Coordinating Metropolitan District (the “AACMD”), as the same may be amended from time to time (the “ARI Mill Levy IGA”), which ARI Mill Levy Agreement is a Regional Intergovernmental Improvements Agreement (as defined in the Service Plan) and fulfills the purposes of directing how the revenues derived from the ARI Mill Levy shall be spent on Regional Improvements (as defined in the Service Plan). Pursuant to the ARI Mill Levy IGA, the District will impose an ARI Mill Levy for transfer directly to and use by the ARTA, in the ARTA’s discretion, as all other legally available revenues of the ARTA for payment of the costs of overhead and administration of the ARTA and the capital costs and repayment of debt to be incurred by the ARTA, for the planning, design, permitting, financing, construction, acquisition, installation, relocation, or redevelopment of the improvements set forth in the ARTA Establishment Agreement (defined below) incurred as a result of the participation in the ARTA Establishment Agreement. The ARI Mill Levy to be imposed by the District will be five mills (5.000), plus Assessment Rate Adjustment (as defined in the Service Plan), minus any ARTA Mill Levy (defined below), for collection beginning in the first year the District imposes a debt service mill levy and continuing in each year thereafter and shall continue until terminated pursuant to the terms of the ARI Mill Levy IGA. The “ARTA Establishment Agreement” is the intergovernmental agreement entered into between the City of Aurora, AACMD, and Adams County on February 27, 2018 for the purpose of establishing the ARTA, as certified by the Director of the Division of Local Governments of the Department of Local Affairs of the State of Colorado on April 11, 2018, as the same may be amended from time to time. The “ARTA Mill Levy” is the total mill levy to be imposed by the ARTA to fund the costs of

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Funding cuts jeopardize childhood brain tumor research at Children’s Hospital

Research on brain tumors in children that has been supported by the federal government will wind down in March due to cuts in funding from the National Cancer Institute, which is part of the National Institutes of Health.

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The Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium, formed in 1999, is a collaboration between 15 hospitals and the National Cancer Institute centered on clinical trials and studies that target pediatric brain cancer. Children’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora has been in the consortium for the past 10 years, and the doctors who work on its studies say they are looking for options to continue trials that are affected by the federal funding cuts.

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Various foundations and other potential funders have told the consortium they would offer funding to replace what is lost from the federal government, Dunkel said, but “it’s not as simple as that” because of how much of the consortium’s work uses NCI facilities, databases and other resources. He said he’s been told that even with adequate funding, the consortium will not be permitted to use those resources.

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“The uncertainty with this program is deeply disappointing, as it represents a loss of scientific collaboration and shared progress across North America,” Dr. Rajeev Vibhakar, a neuro-oncologist at Children’s Hospital, said in a statement. “In removing this infrastructure, it will be more difficult to advance new therapies in children and will decrease our collective ability to find ways to improve child health and access to the newest, most promising trials and treatments.”

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It’s possible that private funders could create “a successor organization” to the PBTC, Dunkel said, but that is still an early discussion given how recent the news of funding cuts came through.

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An August update to the NCI website says the consortium “will not be able to apply for another 5-year funding award to continue its funding beyond March 2026.” Some trials affected could be completed “wherever feasible and appropriate” after the NCI decided to prioritize funding for research within another group of hospitals known as Pediatric Early Phase Clinical Trials Network, or PEP-CTN, over the consortium.

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Estate of Irene Hackl, Deceased.

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Children’s Hospital has trials impacted by NCI’s funding cuts, Vibhakar said, but the hospital hopes the NIH and NCI “will provide clarity on the path forward, so we can build on the momentum and preserve the gains made for pediatric brain cancer patients.”

Dr. Lia Gore, section head of the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Children’s, said there has been no impact to patients yet and that “we hope that the transfer is seamless for the patients and patient families.”

The Colorado-based Morgan Adams Foundation funds pediatric cancer research, and Children’s Hospital’s brain tumor research program is named after the foundation. It primarily funds “pipeline ideas” that go on to become clinical trials like the ones run by the PBTC, according to Joan Slaughter, founder and executive director, whose daughter the foundation is named after. The majority of its funding goes to research in Colorado, but Slaughter said the foundation has relationships with most research institutions in the country.

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Estate of Arnetra Fae Beckham, Deceased.

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Charles R. Dell c/o Hackstaff Snow Atkinson & Griess, LLC 5105 DTC Pkwy, Ste. 312 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

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All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before January 11, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred. Jennifer Fabian c/o 3i Law, LLC 2000 S. Colorado Blvd., Tower 1, Suite 10000 Denver, CO 80222

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Estate of Michael Laurence Maine, Deceased.

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Estate of Richard E. Holman, Deceased. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before January 12, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred. Janet E. Holman

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Estate of Diane Laukzemis, Deceased. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before January 31, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred. Daniel W. Laukzemis Personal Representative 4425 Perry St. Denver, CO 80212

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Estate of Patsy Dell Bockman aka Patsy Dell aka Patsy Bockman, Deceased. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before January 31, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.

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Estate of Sandra Lee Dern, Deceased. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before December 21, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred. Pamela Sue Colosacco c/o Peter A. Garin 225 Union Blvd., #150 Lakewood, CO 80228

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Estate of Michael Laurence Maine, Deceased.

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“We are working to understand how quickly new trials can be opened and how to ensure that selected ongoing trials are supported,” Gore said in a statement.

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Dr. Ira Dunkel, who spoke to Newsline as chair of the PBTC, said the consortium has heard verbally about funding cuts that will affect its work, but it has received no formal or written notification other than seeing the update on the NCI website.

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The cuts to the consortium will affect the future of studies and other work the Morgan Adams Foundation has already provided funding for, Kat Russell, the foundation’s director of strategic marketing, said, as that research may have been further developed through trials overseen by PBTC hospitals. Slaughter said clinical trials are “the only way to really impact the patient population.”

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the effectiveness of these treatments,” French said.

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The consortium will shut down on March 31 or shortly after if the NCI funding cuts go through as currently planned, Dunkel said. He said he sees “a very good faith effort on everybody’s part” to transfer as many studies to PEP-CTN, but other trials will likely close prematurely because of the change. Trials that are active and accruing patients at Children’s are in the process of being transferred to PEP-CTN, Gore said.

“Although we receive additional funding from grants and foundations and philanthropy beyond the NCI funding, the consortium infrastructure really exists based upon the NCI funding, and we use NCI resources as part of our fundamental activities,” Dunkel said. “The PBTC without NCI funding will cease to

“So if the budget cuts start to reduce the number of trials that can happen in peds, you are really prolonging how long it takes to get new treatments out to our kids, and disrupting that cycle is going to have longer term, very negative effects,” Slaughter said.

The collaboration that multi-institution consortia like the PBTC offer is essential for successful pediatric cancer research, Robin French, program officer at the Morgan Adams Foundation said, because fewer children get cancer than adults and pooling resources is more desirable for drug companies.

“These types of consortia are critical to making the trials happen, because that’s the only way you’re going to get enough children to get this full significant group there, a cohort of kids to test

The PBTC includes hospitals in states across the country, as well as Washington, D.C., and one in Canada.

Dr. Holly Lindsay, another neuro-oncologist at Children’s, said the hospital is looking for opportunities to continue the care it is already providing to patients under the consortium.

“This unpredictability is understandably stressful for families, especially those whose children were enrolled in trials or awaiting new opportunities,” Lindsay said in a statement. “Cancer is the leading cause of medical death in children, and the risk of losing impactful clinical trials is real.”

Patients currently receiving treatment under a PBTC trial can continue that treatment, but Dunkel said it has suspended accepting new patients into

any studies. He said the consortium is “extremely concerned” about the patients currently receiving treatment under trials.

Patient advocates and families are “outraged,” Slaughter said, because “our job is to protect our children,” and reducing resources available to help them is “not caring for our kids.” “It’s challenging when cancer is politically agnostic and the families that it attacks … you want to step away from that conversation and just really talk about, ‘We should be investing in the future of our kids.’ That’s really what needs to be happening — regardless of who sits in what chair, we need to be taking care of our kids.”

French’s son is a childhood cancer survivor, and she said doctors used experimental treatments for him when he was sick.

“If someone had told me at that point that I would no longer have access to the care that we were in the middle of, I mean, I don’t know what I would have done. I would have lost it, I think, as any parent would,” French said. “My heart breaks for these people, that someone’s saying ‘I’m sorry, but we have to take you off this trial, because we don’t have the money to do it anymore.’”

by LINDSEY TOOMER, Colorado Newsline

Oversight could make facial recognition a valuable tool for police

City lawmakers should give tentative permission to Aurora Police to add facial recognition software to its investigative toolbox.

The technology could greatly help police solve crimes, track down dangerous offenders and bring justice to crime victims. There is no doubt that it also comes with risks that demand strict rules, full transparency and careful oversight.

Aurora police leaders say they have been working for nearly three years on a plan to adopt the software. Essentially, the program being proposed would allow investigators to take images of suspects and then search most of the internet for possible matches, providing not only an identity but possibly even a location.

So far, police have posted accountability reports on the city’s police website, opened a public comment portal, and pledged to hold at least three public meetings before moving forward. Police also stress that the technology would be used only as an investigative lead, never as probable cause for an arrest, and that all matches would be reviewed by multiple trained analysts.

Those are encouraging steps. They suggest the department understands both the promise and the peril of facial recognition.

Still, the community should not rush. Technology that scans faces against vast databases, including billions of images scraped from the internet by private firms like Clearview AI, is unlike fingerprints or DNA. It reaches into public places, into people’s lives without consent, and it carries a history of mistakes that cannot be brushed aside.

Across the country, gaffes have led to wrongful arrests, often of Black men misidentified by flawed systems. In Georgia, a man spent nearly a week in jail after being misidentified by facial recognition software. In Detroit, an eight-month pregnant woman was jailed for hours after a bad match linked her to a robbery she had nothing to do with. These are not minor errors. They are profound injustices, and they undermine faith in both policing and technology. Aurora police cannot afford any loss of trust or credibility.

Aurora police say they want to avoid those tragedies by making sure every search result is treated only as a tip, not as definitive evidence. That distinction matters. But it also requires discipline and transparency.

The Colorado Legislature, to its credit, established rules in 2022 requiring police agencies to adopt policies, publish accountability reports and secure approval from their governing bodies before deploying facial recognition. It also made clear that no arrest can be based solely on a facial recognition result. These guardrails should not be viewed as burdens. They are the minimum needed to preserve public trust.

Aurora must go further. The city should require:

• Clear prohibitions on using the software for live surveillance, immigration enforcement, harassment or tracking political demonstrations. Police leaders say these restrictions are already in place, but they must be written into policy and enforced.

• Mandatory transparency. Every search conducted with facial recognition should be logged, audited and reported publicly on a regular basis. The community has a right to know how often the technology is used, for what kinds of cases, and the outcome.

• Independent oversight. An outside body, a civilian review board or an outside inspector should be empowered to review use of the technology and investigate complaints. Police cannot police themselves on this issue.

• Strong training requirements. Only officers who are specially trained should operate the software, and they must be instructed repeatedly that the results are investigative leads, not conclusions. Aurora’s plan to start with about a dozen trained officers is sensible, but expansion must be paced and carefully monitored.

• Strict limitations on databases. Lumen, providing a statewide mugshot database, is one thing. Clearview AI’s massive collection of billions of social media and internet images, however, is another. Aurora must explain, clearly and publicly, what images will be used, how they will be safeguarded, and how long they will be kept. The financial cost is not insignificant. Clearview AI alone would cost an estimated $135,000 over three years, not including training. Taxpayers have a right to demand clear and accountable evidence that the benefits justify the expense.

Proponents of facial recognition say it can speed up investigations, help catch all kinds of criminals and make communities safer. That may well be true. A grainy doorbell camera image might one day provide the crucial lead that solves a homicide or prevents another crime. For victims and families waiting for justice, that matters. But justice is not just about catching criminals. It is also about protecting the innocent, preserving civil rights and ensuring equal treatment under the law. A technology that increases the risk of wrongful arrest erodes justice rather than advancing it. A tool that chills free speech by making people fear they are being watched at protests or public gatherings weakens democracy.

Aurora is right to study the issue slowly, invite public comment and put safeguards in writing. City lawmakers must hold the department to that standard. If facial recognition is to be used, it must be under the tightest possible rules, with constant accountability and with the community fully informed.

Aurora should approve any program for no more than one year, providing an opportunity for careful review and a time to persuade the community whether the technology has any value.

Train

and arm teachers, staff to finally end school

Enough. Damn it, enough! Enough virtue signaling instead of preventing school shootings. Enough of elected school boards denying reality.

It is time for all of Colorado’s 178 school districts to join the 50 that currently have volunteer, trained, concealed armed staff to stop a shooter the moment he begins — because when seconds count, the police are only minutes away

The difference is wanting to feel safe versus wanting to be safe.

By constantly making it harder and more expensive for law-abiding people (i.e. the good guys) to purchase, practice and legally carry firearms, our lawmakers think we will feel safer. Maybe some will even fall for it and feel safer. But none of it makes us any safer.

Reality check

Actually being safe, making our schools safe, requires us to accept realities many simply cannot stomach:

The reality is unicorns are not invading the United States to confiscate the more than 400 million firearms here — more than one gun per person. Guns are and will be omni-present in America. The more gun-phobes restrict them, the more people buy them. It’s why former President Barack Obama is considered the greatest gun salesman in history.

The reality is there is no way to afford having 20 armed police officers wandering the halls of every school, all day, every day, just waiting for the moment a shooter starts firing.

The reality is the safeguards most schools implement are for us, not the shooter, to show they are doing “something.” They need enough to prove in court, after our children are massacred, that they did what they reasonably could.

Lockdown drills and fortified front doors do not, have not and will not deter school shootings or stop a shooter once he started.

The reality is nearly 30% of Colorado’s 178 school districts have trained arms staff who volunteered to take on the extra responsibility to protect our children.

The reality is Jefferson County schools do not allow their school staff that option.

The reality is “gun-free zones” kill children.

Let me be blunt: School boards that do not allow willing, qualified staff members to protect our kids have the blood of the dead on their hands. They did not do all they reasonably could protect

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our children. They should legally be held responsible.

Arming school staff

There has not been a hijacking of an American airliner plane since Sept. 11, 2001. One major factor — pilots who volunteer to carry concealed guns. Just like how schools can’t afford to put a cop in every hallway, the TSA can’t afford to put an undercover air marshal on every flight. About one in 10 flights has an armed pilot, trained by the air marshals for only one situation — a hijacking.

If our lives are worth protecting this way, why aren’t our children’s lives worth it at school?

Nine years ago, the organization I run, Independence Institute, created a similar training program not for pilots, but for teachers. Under the leadership of the indefatigable Laura Carno, the idea was to work with law enforcement to train willing, capable and qualified school staff to conceal a gun just in case the worst happens.

Our FASTER program, which is now its own separate 501(c)(3) organization, has trained more than 500 school staff members from some 50 school districts across the state. Many of these schools have signs on the door, “Our students are protected by armed staff.”

We now have written proof of what we’ve been saying for decades. The written manifestos of the Minneapolis and Nashville shooters made clear they chose their targets because they knew there’d be no armed resistance.

Unless you can afford a private school or homeschooling, you are required by law to surrender your children to a government schools for six hours a day. The state says their first priority is their safety. Do you believe it?

We need to get over our phobia of guns and realize 15% of all Colorado adults have concealed carry permits and have used them to stop mass shooting including in Colorado Springs and Arvada.

When a school shooter is pointing a gun at your child, do you prefer both child and teacher cowering under their desks, praying for the police to come in time. Or would you feel safer with an armed, police-trained adult next to your child ready to end the threat

Be loud. Demand your school board vote on trained, armed staff.

Jon Caldara is president of Independence Institute, a free market think tank in Denver.

JON CALDARA, GUEST COLUMNIST

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Obituary

Vere Bruce Dickerson

December 15, 1966 - September 7, 2025

Vere Bruce Dickerson, 58, known as Bruce, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on September 7, 2025. A beloved son, brother, father, husband, and friend. Bruce’s passing has left a deep void in the hearts of all who loved him.

Bruce was born on December 15, 1966, in a suburb of Chicago, Illinois. He moved to New Jersey as a young child then eventually moved to Moab, Utah where he graduated from Grand County High School in 1985. Bruce was known for his love of heavy metal music and, along with being a fan of local Colorado sports teams, remained a diehard fan of the NY Giants and Yankees. For more than 30 years, he was a talented electrician and felt deep pride in belonging to his IBEW union.

Bruce is survived by his parents, Vereald and Shauna; his sisters, Sonya, Jill, Tina and Valerie; and his daughters, Fallon and Shaye. He was preceded in death by his wife, Michelle.

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