Bob LeGare returns to Aurora City Council race for Ward VI
The former mayor will face a November election to replace a term-limited incumbent.
By Emmanuel Faure ·
Bob LeGare, a retired Realtor and former mayor of Aurora, announced on Thursday that he is seeking a Ward VI seat on the city council. He plans to run in next year’s election, which is scheduled for November 2027.
LeGare cited his long history in local government as the primary reason for his return to office. He argued that the city needs a representative who can begin working immediately on existing problems. The current council member for Ward VI, Francoise Bergan, is leaving due to term limits.
LeGare has lived in Aurora for 51 years. For the last six of those years, he has resided in the southeast part of the city, which falls within Ward VI. He previously served on the city council starting in 1995 and held the at-large seat during two separate tenures.
He stepped into the mayor’s office in 2018 after the death of Mayor Steve Hogan. LeGare described that move as a civic obligation to guide the city through a difficult period. He left the Republican Party in 2017 and has remained unaffiliated since that time.
The council faces several pressing issues, including a flat retail tax base, ongoing disputes involving the police department, and questions about managing growth and water resources. LeGare stated that his earlier service helped him understand the area when many southeast metro districts were first created.
During his time on the council, LeGare advocated for higher spending on roads and transportation while lowering regulations on businesses. He also supported the early growth of the local marijuana industry and pushed for using sales tax revenue to address homelessness. As mayor, he negotiated a 2019 deal with the owner of Denver Meadows Mobile Home Park that provided $300,000 to residents to help move their homes.
LeGare has lost three previous elections, including bids for state representative in 1994, mayor in 2003, and a seat on the Arapahoe County Commission in 2016. He is married and has two daughters who still live in Aurora. So far, Omar Montgomery is the only other candidate who has officially announced a run in the upcoming city council race.
