Aurora City Council Ward 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Kirk W.
Handrup
Kirk W. Handrup is running for Aurora City Council Ward 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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Background
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- Former Hamilton County Sheriff who served 30 years in that office and retired in 2021.
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: Kirk W. Handrup
3 sourced01Budget and property taxes1 sourced position
Said concern about high property taxes and an increase in the city budget led him to run, and that lowering taxes takes the whole council (May 2025).
It’s just the taxes, that’s one thing, and one person can’t solve the issue with the taxes. It’s going to take the entire council.”
Own statementAurora News-Register · May 20, 2025Link
02Ambulance service1 sourced position
Said the county's contribution to the city-run ambulance service may need to be revisited (May 2025).
Now we need to go back to the county and ask them for assistance.”
Own statementAurora News-Register · May 20, 2025Link
03Transparency1 sourced position
Said citizens should be able to get answers from their council members and mayor (May 2025).
The citizens need to know what’s going on and I feel they should be able to ask their councilman, their mayor, and they should give an answer.”
Own statementAurora News-Register · May 20, 2025Link
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