Big win for Aurora accountability! Aurora residents-backed by strong bi-partisan grassroots organizing and leaders like Danny Souri-just submitted petitions with just under 9,000 signatures to put two critical recall referendum questions on the November ballot. That’s more than double the 4,000 needed and well above the 7,000 goal. As Souri put it: "We got together and signed this petition under the premise that we as the people bestow upon the government their ability to govern, not the other way around." If approved by voters, these measures would finally give Aurora the power to recall a sitting mayor or at-large alderman before the end of their term-restoring real checks and balances so the people, not just politicians, hold the reins. There have been increasing concerns with Mayor John Laesch and his ability to represent Aurora citizens dutifully amid allegations of his views against lawful immigration enforcement, area leaders, and possible affiliation with Democrat Socialists of America. This is what effective local engagement looks like: turning principle into results, uniting residents around the idea that government serves the people, and delivering real tools for accountability. Next step: signature verification, then the fight to pass it on the November 3rd ballot. Leadership! 🇺🇸

Big win for Aurora accountability! Aurora residents-backed by strong bi-partisan grassroots organizing and leaders like Danny Souri-just submitted petitions with just under 9,000 signatures to put two critical recall referendum questions on the November ballot. That’s more than double the 4,000 needed and well above the 7,000 goal. As Souri put it: "We got together and signed this petition under the premise that we as the people bestow upon the government their ability to govern, not the other way around." If approved by voters, these measures would finally give Aurora the power to recall a sitting mayor or at-large alderman before the end of their term-restoring real checks and balances so the people, not just politicians, hold the reins. There have been increasing concerns with Mayor John Laesch and his ability to represent Aurora citizens dutifully amid allegations of his views against lawful immigration enforcement, area leaders, and possible affiliation with Democrat Socialists of America. This is what effective local engagement looks like: turning principle into results, uniting residents around the idea that government serves the people, and delivering real tools for accountability. Next step: signature verification, then the fight to pass it on the November 3rd ballot. Leadership! 🇺🇸