Aurora Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Harlan
Schafer
Harlan Schafer is running for mayor of Aurora in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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Background
- About
- Former Aurora City Council member (1998-2002) who runs a gunsmithing business in Aurora. He retired from CPI as vice president of agronomy in 2016 after years in cooperative management.
Harlan Schafer (Mayor), Jannelle Seim (Ward 1) and Kirk W. Handrup (Ward 2) are the only candidates on the ballot for their offices. Hamilton County
On the record: Harlan Schafer
3 sourced01Budget and property taxes1 sourced position
Said the city's financial problems built up over several years and that its reserves had been depleted (May 2025).
That’s not a situation that developed overnight. It’s been over several years. The city’s reserves have been depleted to now where they’re at essentially zero.”
Own statementAurora News-Register · May 20, 2025Link
02Ambulance service1 sourced position
Said the city's EMS service should be evaluated as two business units, emergency services and transfer services (May 2025).
What we need, I think, is the EMS service needs to be evaluated as two business units within that department,”
Own statementAurora News-Register · May 20, 2025Link
03Economic development1 sourced position
Said the city should have close relationships and open discussions with development corporations, foundations and the chamber of commerce (May 2025).
I think we need to get back to that kind of very close relationship where we have open discussions with our development corporations, with our foundations and with the chamber of commerce.”
Own statementAurora News-Register · May 20, 2025Link
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