Aurora Voters Reject All Build Up Bond Measures
Voters turned down every measure in the city's bond package, leaving several planned infrastructure and public safety projects in limbo.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in City Hall
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Aurora voters rejected every measure in the Build Up Aurora bond package on election night, with more than half voting no on all three. Measure 3B, which would have funded police and fire station improvements, drew 60% no votes.
Why it matters
The rejection stalls major city projects, including the Peoria Street bridge replacement that was planned to be funded through the package. Voters have not approved a comparable bond package in more than 30 years, and the outcome leaves Aurora without a clear path to funding its capital needs.
More than half of Aurora voters rejected all three Build Up Aurora bond measures, with 60% voting no on Measure 3B for police and fire station improvements. The city has not received a federal grant award for the Peoria Street bridge replacement, and its bridge maintenance budget stands at $50,000 a year.
The players
Aurora City Council
The elected governing body of Aurora, Colorado, responsible for setting the city's capital priorities and deciding how to pursue funding for infrastructure projects after the bond defeat.
Aurora Police Department
The municipal police agency whose proposed surveillance technology, including Flock cameras, drew criticism from opponents who argued the bond could have funded it.
The details
Projects prioritized through community engagement will be returned to the city's capital projects planning process for reprioritization. Most projects listed as over $65 million in Build Up Aurora will not happen, or will not happen for many years, and city officials say they will keep exploring options to secure funding.
Timeline
Voters rejected the Build Up Aurora measures on November 4, 2026.
Aurora voters last approved a comparable bond package more than 30 years ago.
Political Context
Aurora's voters last approved a comparable bond package more than 30 years ago, so this rejection marks a sharp break from that record. Critics argued the safety measure failed because residents did not trust the city and police department with public safety money, a concern that extends the debate over surveillance spending.
Residents should expect delays to the Peoria Street bridge replacement and fire station upgrades, with most listed projects not moving forward for years. Without a new bond, the city will rely on other funding tools, which may affect local road and public safety improvements.
The takeaway
Voter rejection of a bond package can stall infrastructure for years, so residents who want specific projects funded should track how the city reprioritizes its capital plan.
Further reading
Follow the latest decisions on Aurora City Hall as officials decide how to fund stalled projects.
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