Mike Coffman Current Mayor of the city of Aurora Colorado
Michael Harold Coffman (born March 19, 1955) is an American politician, businessman, and veteran of the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps serving as Mayor of Aurora, Colorado since 2019. A Republican, Coffman served as the U.S. representative for Colorado's 6th congressional district for five terms, as well as Secretary of State of Colorado and Colorado State Treasurer.
The son of a soldier, Coffman was born in Missouri and moved to Aurora when he was nine years old. He enlisted in the army himself at age 17, serving two years before leaving for the reserves to attend college. Coffman received his B.A. from the University of Colorado Boulder, while also attending special programs at Harvard University and the University of Veracruz. After transferring to the Marine Corps Reserve, Coffman founded a property management company in Aurora in 1983. As a soldier, Coffman served in both the Gulf War and the Iraq War.
Coffman was first elected to the Colorado House of Representatives in 1988, being reelected in 1990 prior to his appointment to the State Senate in December 1994. He was then elected as Colorado State Treasurer in 1998 and as Colorado Secretary of State in 2006. He resigned as Secretary of State when he was elected to the United States Congress, where he served until his defeat for reelection by Jason Crow in 2018. In 2019, he was elected to his current post as Mayor of Aurora and was re-elected to a second term in the 2023 election.
The son of a soldier, Coffman was born in Missouri and moved to Aurora when he was nine years old. He enlisted in the army himself at age 17, serving two years before leaving for the reserves to attend college. Coffman received his B.A. from the University of Colorado Boulder, while also attending special programs at Harvard University and the University of Veracruz. After transferring to the Marine Corps Reserve, Coffman founded a property management company in Aurora in 1983. As a soldier, Coffman served in both the Gulf War and the Iraq War.
Coffman was first elected to the Colorado House of Representatives in 1988, being reelected in 1990 prior to his appointment to the State Senate in December 1994. He was then elected as Colorado State Treasurer in 1998 and as Colorado Secretary of State in 2006. He resigned as Secretary of State when he was elected to the United States Congress, where he served until his defeat for reelection by Jason Crow in 2018. In 2019, he was elected to his current post as Mayor of Aurora and was re-elected to a second term in the 2023 election.
About Steve Sunberg
Steve Sundberg serves as the Mayor Pro Tem and represents Ward II on the Aurora City Council. He was elected in 2021 and has been actively involved in various committees, including Public Safety, Planning & Economic Development, Water Policy, and Parks & Quality of Life.
Beyond his political role, Sundberg has been a business owner for nearly 30 years, operating a local bar and grill that employs 26 Coloradans. He has also worked in voice-over production and real estate investing. His community involvement includes serving as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) and supporting youth sports and programming.
Sundberg holds a bachelor’s degree in speech communication from Colorado State University and a master’s degree in organizational management from the University of Phoenix. He met his wife, Chantal, in the Congo while working with Habitat for Humanity in Uganda. Chantal, originally from Rwanda, became a U.S. citizen after immigrating in 1998. They have two children, Livia and Luke. Steve Sundberg has focused on several key policy areas during his tenure on the Aurora City Council:
Public SafetyAdvocates for full staffing of the Aurora Police Department to improve response times and reduce crime.
Supported retention bonuses for police officers to maintain department staffing levels.
Sponsored panhandling education signage to discourage aggressive solicitation.
Backed retail theft penalties, requiring jail time for thefts over $100.
Homelessness & HousingCo-sponsored the Homeless Resource (H.E.A.R.T.) Court to provide structured support for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Strengthened the camping ban and trespassing ordinance to address illegal encampments.
Supported the development of the Aurora Regional Navigation Campus, a facility aimed at providing services and housing for homeless individuals.
Advocated for affordable housing projects, including Walden 35, Cross Purpose, and Kings Crossing.
Infrastructure & Community DevelopmentSupported the construction of a new animal shelter to replace the aging facility.
Backed road improvements under the "Build Up Aurora" initiative.
Advocated for a 30 MW solar farm, projected to bring $74 million in savings to low-income households and create jobs. Note: It's your responsibility to verify the accuracy of this information!
Beyond his political role, Sundberg has been a business owner for nearly 30 years, operating a local bar and grill that employs 26 Coloradans. He has also worked in voice-over production and real estate investing. His community involvement includes serving as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) and supporting youth sports and programming.
Sundberg holds a bachelor’s degree in speech communication from Colorado State University and a master’s degree in organizational management from the University of Phoenix. He met his wife, Chantal, in the Congo while working with Habitat for Humanity in Uganda. Chantal, originally from Rwanda, became a U.S. citizen after immigrating in 1998. They have two children, Livia and Luke. Steve Sundberg has focused on several key policy areas during his tenure on the Aurora City Council:
Public SafetyAdvocates for full staffing of the Aurora Police Department to improve response times and reduce crime.
Supported retention bonuses for police officers to maintain department staffing levels.
Sponsored panhandling education signage to discourage aggressive solicitation.
Backed retail theft penalties, requiring jail time for thefts over $100.
Homelessness & HousingCo-sponsored the Homeless Resource (H.E.A.R.T.) Court to provide structured support for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Strengthened the camping ban and trespassing ordinance to address illegal encampments.
Supported the development of the Aurora Regional Navigation Campus, a facility aimed at providing services and housing for homeless individuals.
Advocated for affordable housing projects, including Walden 35, Cross Purpose, and Kings Crossing.
Infrastructure & Community DevelopmentSupported the construction of a new animal shelter to replace the aging facility.
Backed road improvements under the "Build Up Aurora" initiative.
Advocated for a 30 MW solar farm, projected to bring $74 million in savings to low-income households and create jobs. Note: It's your responsibility to verify the accuracy of this information!