Aurora mayor's first 100 days nothing to throw a party over

Although subtle, there’s yet another indication this mayor of Aurora is forging a different path than the last administration: no grand hoopla over his first 100 days in office.

In fact, had The Beacon News not asked about writing a story for this traditional political report card, there’s a good chance John Laesch would not have acknowledged it at all.

Contrast that to his predecessor who held a rousing “100 Days in Office” pep rally at Aurora University, where Mayor Richard Irvin commanded the Crimi Auditorium stage with his signature charisma and uplifting vision for Aurora’s future. After boldly announcing a slew of new projects and initiatives, he declared “this was just the beginning.”

However, following eight years of equally motivational state-of-the-city addresses, unprecedente