Brian Asher Sworn in as New Aurora Mayor; Council Seat Declared Vacant

Aurora City Councilor Brian Asher was sworn in as the city’s new mayor at the Tuesday, October 8 council meeting.

Asher was the sole applicant for the position. He was appointed to council position 2 in April 2017 and elected to a full term in November 2018.

His past community involvement includes 22 years as a member of the Aurora Historical Society board of directors, with stints as its past treasurer and past president. Asher has also served on the board of the McLoughlin Historical Society and Rose Farm and is the current chair of the city’s Parks Committee.

Councilors voted unanimously to appoint Asher to the mayor’s position. They also voted unanimously to declare his council position vacant.

Applicants are being sought for that position, which expires in January 2023. Requirements are that a candidate must be a registered voter who has resided within city limits for at least six months.

Any interested applicants must submit a letter of interest along with a resume to City Hall no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, November 4 and should attend the council meeting that is scheduled for Tuesday, November 12 at 7 p.m. The council will make its appointment to position 2 at that meeting.

Letters of interest and resumes can also be emailed to the City Recorder at recorder@ci.aurora.or.us by the due date listed above.