People often ask me why I’m running. The answer is simple: Ward II deserves proactive, principled, and strategic leadership.
My professional background is in developing strategies for health care products and programs as well as owning a small business. I will apply that same strategic thinking to attract the retail our community deserves. Gas stations are not enough; we need a vibrant, diverse commercial base to strengthen our local economy.
My campaign has basic yet important beliefs:
Representation should be accountable to the community, not to out-of-state donors and dark money.
Leaders must be held to the highest ethical standards. Those who admit to sexual harassment or produce racist content have no place in our city government.
We must champion Aurora’s true story. The false narrative that our city is “overrun with gangs” is not only incorrect, it actively harms our immigrant community and deters the very businesses we need to grow.
Inattention to our infrastructure is a concern. Two lane roads, lack of traffic lights, zero proactive police patrols in the eastern area of the ward is not sustainable. Ward 2 has zero recreation centers or libraries for almost 30K community members- while other wards have multiple facilities available.
This lack of vision and integrity has real consequences. Aurora faced a $26 million deficit in the 2026 budget, and $6-8 million of that shortfall is a direct result of a decision made by the current council, including my opponent. Making decisions that benefit a personal business at the expense of the entire city isn’t leadership—it’s a betrayal of public trust.
I am running to restore integrity, attract opportunity, and represent every resident of Ward II with a clear, community-first strategy.
We may not agree on everything but a nonpartisan city council demands checking egos at the door, having tough conversations, being willing to collaborate and give and take to ensure Aurora citizens are provided the best quality of life we can have and that is my goal.
It’s time to change the direction of the city- our community members deserve more, our small businesses rely on it and our city’s long term success depends on it.
Amy Wiles is a Democrat candidate for Aurora City Council Ward II.
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