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.

He currently serves with the Knights of Columbus, the Three Fires Council of the Scouting America, and Project Safe Aurora.

Barreiro currently serves as the Vice Chairperson of the Rules, Administration, and Procedures (RAP) Committee and a member of the Finance Committee.

Actualmente él trabaja con Knights of Columbus, Three Fires Council of the Scouting America, Project Safe Aurora.

Barreiro actualmente se desempeña como Vicepresidente del Comité de Reglas, Administración y Procedimientos (RAP) y miembro del Comité de Finanzas.

Join Us for the Annual Ward 1 Back to School Bash!

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I'm excited to invite you and your family to our Annual Ward 1 Back to School Bash a celebration to kick off the new school year in style!
🗓 Saturday, August 9, 2025
🕚 11AM – 2PM
📍 Garfield Park
✅ FREE School Supply Kits & Backpacks
🍔 FREE Food
🎈 Moon Jumps for the Kids
🎶 Live Music & Performances
Let’s come together as a community to support our students and families. I can’t wait to see you there!
Join Us for Pigeon Hill National Night Out!

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I'm excited to invite you and your family to National Night Out in Garfield Park on Tuesday, August 5th, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM!
This is a great opportunity to connect with neighbors, enjoy free activities, and build stronger ties between our community and local public safety teams. Let’s come together to celebrate the spirit of Pigeon Hill!
📍 Garfield Park
🕔 Tuesday, August 5 | 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Looking forward to seeing you there!
August Northeast Community Group meeting

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Hi neighbors,
I’d like to personally invite you to our August Northeast Community Group meeting. These gatherings are a great way for us to connect, talk through community updates, and work together on the issues that matter most to our ward.
🗓 When: Saturday, August 2nd
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM
📍 Where: Marywood Community Center — 1805 Church Road
I hope you’ll join me and your fellow residents for an engaging and productive conversation. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Pigeon Hill Neighbors Community Meeting Comes April 24!

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Join us for the Pigeon Hill Neighbors Community Meeting!

Date: Thursday, May 22

Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Location: St. Joseph Parish Center, Lower Level (722 High Street)

Let’s come together to discuss important community updates, share ideas, and connect with neighbors. We hope to see you there!
Ward 1 Clean-Up Event Comes May 10!

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Join Alderman Dan Barreiro for Ward 1's Annual Clean-Up Event, taking place on Saturday, May 10 from 8 A.M. to 11 A.M.
Trash compactor trucks will be placed at the Spring Street Commuter Parking Lot, located at N. Lincoln Avenue and Spring Street.
Acceptable items for the trash compactor trucks include: building materials, empty or dried out paint cans, discarded furniture, large and small household appliances, carpet and pads, grills, wood, metal, old toys, bicycles, mattresses, and similar items.
Acceptable items for the metal recyclers include: aluminum, auto batteries, radiators, brass, copper, insulated wire (extension cord, phone wire, romex) and steel (rebar, sheet iron).
No electronics are allowed.
Northeast Community Group Meets On June 7!

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Join us for the Northeast Community Group Meeting!

Date: Saturday, June 7
Time: 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Location: Marywood Community Center (1805 Church Road)

Let’s come together to discuss important community updates, share ideas, and connect with neighbors. We hope to see you there!
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
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!