Residents of Aurora could see increased fees next year as the City of Aurora works to balance a $20 million budget shortfall for 2026.
City leaders are expected to present the 2026 proposed budget to city council members Tuesday night during a special virtual meeting. Aurora City Manager Jason Batchelor said slowing tax revenue and increased costs are the main reasons for the deficit.
“We are generally dependent upon general economic conditions. Folks going out, spending their money on goods, dining out, things like that. That’s how we get our tax revenue to provide services for our residents, for our businesses,” Batchelor said…