Ward 1 Alderman Daniel Barreiro
Alderman Daniel Barreiro was a City Hall staffer for 35 years, beginning in 1986 as an intern, transitioning in 1988 to Administrative Assistant in the Mayor's Office, and retiring in 2021 as Chief Community Services Officer, a position he held for 15 years. Throughout the decades, Barreiro held such other roles as Assistant Director of Personnel, Assistant Finance Director, and Assistant Chief of Staff.
Barreiro was the vice president of the East Aurora Board of Education, first elected in 2003-2007 and then re-elected in 2017. After being appointed to the role in 2024, Barreiro won his first election in 2025, serving an unexpired two-year term.
Barreiro has held many community leadership positions over the years, including on the boards of the Aurora East Educational Foundation, the East Aurora Alumni Association, El Centro Pan Americano, the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley, the Fox Valley Girl Scouts Council, the Fox Valley Park District, the Fox Valley Symphony, the Fox Valley United Way, the Salvation Army, and Sci Tech.
He currently serves with the Knights of Columbus, the Three Fires Council of the Scouting America, and Project Safe Aurora.
After graduating from East Aurora High School, Barreiro earned his Bachelor of Political Science with an emphasis in local government and a Master's in Public Administration with an emphasis in Urban Management from Northern Illinois University.
Barreiro currently serves as the Vice Chairperson of the Rules, Administration, and Procedures (RAP) Committee and a member of the Finance Committee.
El concejal Daniel Barreiro fue miembro del personal de la Municipalidad de Aurora durante 35 años, comenzando en 1986 como pasante, convirtiéndose en el 1988 en asistente administrativo en la Oficina del Alcalde y retirándose en 2021 como Director de Servicios Comunitarios, cargo que ocupó durante 15 años. A lo largo de las décadas, Barreiro ocupó otros cargos como director adjunto de personal, director adjunto de finanzas y director adjunto del gabinete ejecutivo.
Barreiro fue vicepresidente de la Junta de Educación del Este de Aurora, elegido por primera vez en 2003-2007 y luego reelegido en 2017. Su mandato actual expira en 2025, sin embargo, renunció a la junta escolar para asumir las funciones de concejal del Distrito 1.
Barreiro ha ocupado muchos puestos de liderazgo comunitario a lo largo de los años, incluso en las juntas directivas de la Fundación Educativa del Este de Aurora, la Asociación de exalumnos del Este de Aurora, El Centro Pan Americano, Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley, Fox Valley Girl Scouts Council, Fox Valley Park District, Fox Valley Symphony, Fox Valley United Way, Salvation Army, y Sci Tech.
Actualmente él trabaja con Knights of Columbus, Three Fires Council of the Scouting America, Project Safe Aurora.
Después de graduarse de la Escuela Secundaria del Este de Aurora, Barreiro obtuvo su Licenciatura en Ciencias Políticas con énfasis en gobierno local y una Maestría en Administración Pública con énfasis en Gestión Urbana de Northern Illinois University.
Barreiro actualmente se desempeña como Vicepresidente del Comité de Reglas, Administración y Procedimientos (RAP) y miembro del Comité de Finanzas.
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Reminders For Summer In Aurora
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This enforces a maximum grass height of 8 inches to maintain neighborhood aesthetics and safety. Overgrown weeds can reduce property values, attract pests, trigger allergies, and pose fire hazards. Property owners are notified to trim excessive growth; if ignored, the city will perform the cutting at the owner's expense and issue escalating fines ranging from $50 to $500 per occurrence. Reports can be made via Aurora's Customer Service Division or 311.
Storing unauthorized junk, trash, or inoperable vehicles on private property is deemed a nuisance and considered a misdemeanor if not resolved. Owners receive a notice with at least 2 days to abate; inoperable vehicles get 5 days. Continued violations may lead to city removal, lien placement for associated costs, and escalating penalties. Repeat offenders are fined $50 to $500 annually. Reports can be made via Aurora's Customer Service Division or 311.
Fireworks are completely prohibited under Aurora City Code Sec. 29-30. Unauthorized possession, sale, or use can result in citations and fines up to $1,000, with repeat offenders facing higher fines or property liens. Reports can be made via Aurora's Customer Service Division or 311.
Residential and adjacent zones must not emit noise that's "plainly audible" beyond 75 feet. Amplified sound is restricted from 10 p.m. To 7 a.m., with detailed provisions for music, machinery, animals, construction, and ore. Specific excemption apply. Reports can be made via non-emergency police.
Off-highway vehicles, like dirt bikes or ATVS, are classified as self-propelled recreational vehicles intended for off-roading. Use on public rights-of-ways and private property is only allowed in designated areas posted by the city. Unlicensed, street-unequipped off-road vehicles are prohibited. Reports can be made via non-emergency police.
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Work For The 2026 Aurora Special Census!
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The City of Aurora’s Special Census Initiative has returned, as the City pursues a count of its population held outside of the normal census. During the 2020 Census, it was reported that the City of Aurora lost approximately 17,000 people. The reported loss in population has led to the City losing over $4.3 million per year in revenue.
The City will be conducting a new construction count, which counts specific areas throughout Aurora that have recently been built and are now occupied! Through this new count, the City expects to increase its population total, and help fund key day-to-day operations and services provided to residents.
Currently, the U.S. Census Bureau is hiring Field Supervisors and Field Representatives to assist in completing the Aurora Special Census, with pay ranging from $21-$24.50, plus excellent benefits!
To submit your application, please visit: www.aurora.il.us/SpecialCensusJobs.
The 2026 Aurora Special Census is scheduled to begin with the Internet Self-Response Period on July 23! -
Don't Miss out!
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Don’t miss the St. George Romanian Maios Sale!
Pre-order by Dec 8 • Pickup Dec 14
Scan the QR code to order!
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✨ Winter Lights is almost here! ✨
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Join us in Downtown Aurora on Friday, November 21 from 6:00–9:00 PM for one of our favorite community traditions!
🎄 Parade
🎄 Tree Lighting
🚁 Drone Show
🍔 Food Trucks
🎶 Music
🎅 Photos with Santa
Bring the family and let’s kick off the holiday season together!
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🍁 Ward 1 Fall Leaf & Brush Program 🍂
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Neighbors, the City’s Fall Leaf and Brush Program is underway!Bagged leaves will be picked up without a sticker from October 20 through December 5.Bundled brush pickup continues until November 7.The Yard Waste program (with stickers) also ends December 5.Let’s keep Ward 1 clean and ready for the new season! -
Exciting News!
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📢 Neighbors, I’m excited to share that Ward 1 now has its own dedicated Facebook page! 🎉
This page will be your go-to place for community updates, upcoming events, and important announcements.
👉 Simply scan the QR code or click the link below to follow and stay connected:
Let’s continue building a stronger, more informed community together! 💙
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myAURORA 311 is live!
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myAurora 311 allows residents to access a new online customer support center, a new mobile application, available for download in the App Store and Google Play, an upgraded phone service, and an enhanced in-person customer service location, set to open in late 2025.
With new calls and cases expected, the City's current in-person customer service call center, located at 3770 McCoy Drive, will also expand its hours, now being open from 7 A.M. to 7 P.M., Monday through Friday!
The system allows customers to submit cases, such as street maintenance and repair requests, garbage or debris issues, unsafe structures, and more through the mobile app, online, or by dialing “3-1-1" when residing within City limits.
To learn more about myAurora 311, please visit: www.aurora.il.us/311
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Illinois State Treasurer’s Hispanic Heritage Month Award Goes To Aurora Alderman
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Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs recently presented awards to eight community leaders from throughout Illinois recognized as part of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Aurora Alderman Daniel Barreiro, recently appointed Ward 1 alderman, received the office’s leadership award. He was an Aurora City Hall staffer for 35 years, beginning as an intern, transitioning to administrative assistant in the mayor’s office, and retiring in 2021 as Chief Community Services Officer, a position he held for 15 years, under five mayors.
Barreiro said such awards are important because they can inspire the next generation.
Read more in The Daily Herald by clicking here!
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Phone (331) 758-4731 Email barreirod@aurora.il.us
