AURORA | After weeks of talk about dissolving a host of long-standing citizen boards and committees in an effort to save staff time and taxpayer dollars, only two panels were axed amid hours of comment and criticism Monday.

The Independent Review Board and the Human Relations Commission were the only two advisory groups eliminated by the city council — so far — to save staff time, administration costs and redundancy.

“Even if the Human Relations Commission (HRC) is no longer active, many of you have my contact information, and I encourage you to reach out anytime,” Amy Wiles, HRC chairperson and Ward II city council candidate, said at the meeting. “I will continue to connect you with the resources we have in place and ensure you are supported and your needs are addressed.”

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