Aurora CO Mayor Steve Hogan Dies Two Months After Announcing Cancer Battle

Aurora Mayor Steve Hogan has passed away early Sunday morning two months after revealing he was battling cancer. He was 69 years old.

The longtime public servant of over 3 decades announced his diagnosis on March 26, saying he would begin treatment the following week.

At that time he also said he would not be running for re-election in 2019.

Hogan was pronounced dead early Sunday morning.

The Hogan family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Mayor Stephen D. Hogan Memorial Fund via a link that will be on the city’s website at AuroraGov.org early this week. Donations will be distributed to the following causes important to Mayor Hogan. source

Hogan served as mayor of Aurora from 2011 until his passing. His time as mayor was preceded by 24 years on the city council.