AURORA — The race to succeed more than two decades of Tauers in the top city leadership post kicked off Wednesday, with former City Councilman Steve Hogan announcing his run for mayor.
Hogan is the first to make public his intent to run for Aurora mayor. He was last on the City Council in 2009 and was term-limited.
He is seeking the post now held by Ed Tauer, who is term-limited after eight years and leaves office after the November election. His father, Paul Tauer, led the city for 16 years.
Hogan said his priorities include streamlining government services, improving the city’s economy and preserving such assets as Buckley Air Force Base and the Anschutz Medical Campus.
He also said transportation is a key issue facing the city.
“It’s got to be a priority to finish I-225,” Hogan said of increasing light rail on the corridor and adding lanes to the interstate.
Among those who have endorsed Hogan are former Gov. Bill Owens; current City Council members Brad Pierce and Renie Peterson; Randy Rester, head of the fire department union; and Paul Tauer.
“I don’t know anybody better-prepared for this job,” said former Aurora Mayor Dennis Champine.
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