AURORA | New city policies will now be required to go through council committees before they reach the council dais unless certain emergency circumstances apply.
On Monday, council narrowly voted 6-5 to approve the procedure change forcing new legislation to start at committee with few exceptions. Councilmembers Alison Coombs, Gianina Horton, Alli Jackson, Ruben Medina and Amy Wiles opposed the change. Mayor Mike Coffman provided the tie-breaking vote in favor.
Councilmembers Stephanie Hancock and Rob Andrews sponsored the proposal to route all policy decisions first through council committees before it comes to a study session or council meeting. Exceptions can be made for emergencies, such as a public health or safety incident, legal concerns or a significant negative budget impact…