Aurora’s city manager and police chief said Tuesday they plan to pursue the appointment of an independent monitor for the city’s police department with the help of the city council and mayor, a move intended to increase accountability and rebuild public trust after the death of Elijah McClain in police custody.
City Manager Jim Twombly made the announcement at a news conference in response to a report on McClain’s death released Monday and prepared by an independent investigation panel.
The announcement comes on the heels of statements in the report and by members of the panel that their investigation of McClain’s death and the police department s subsequent inquiry found systemic failures of accountability within the department.
Eagle Country 99.3 By City of Aurora, news release The program will be expanded to include all properties within the Aurora City limits.
(Aurora, Ind.) - After another successful 2020 Façade Improvement Matching Grant (FIMG) program the City of Aurora is pleased to continue the program in 2021.
In 2016, the City created the Downtown Strategic Revitalization Project and the FIMG program to stimulate reinvestment and to polish the appearance of the historic downtown. In 2020, after 3 years of success and noticeable investment downtown, the City expanded the program to include and encourage investment in the residential, Westside Neighborhood. Last year, the City leveraged $50,000.00 to spur $131,469.90 worth of investment in the Downtown and Westside Neighborhood.