Aurora Ratepayers Associations Mayoral Candidates’ Debate Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the Aurora Legion Hall at 7:00 p.m.

Finances, growth and leadership emerge as the key dividing lines among 3 candidates Money, growth and municipal power dominated Aurora’s mayoral debate Thursday night, as three candidates offered sharply different prescriptions for a town grappling with rising infrastructure costs and rapid development.

Note: Incumbent Mayor Tom Mrakas, who is seeking re-election, declined the invitation to attend the debate.

View the entire unedited debate by clicking here.