City debates tax strategy, eyeing need to rebuild cash reserves

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Final budget due to be reviewed at public hearing Sept. 21

Aurora city leaders ponder budget cuts.
Aurora city leaders ponder budget cuts.

The Aurora City Council voiced mixed opinions Tuesday about which strategy to utilize when computing this year’s budget, with the key differential focused on the need to build back the city’s depleted cash reserves versus giving taxpayers a break. Option 1, which was recommended by City Administrator Adam Darbro, would include the maximum request allowed without triggering a pink postcard hearing,…