An effort led by Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman asking voters to make a change to the city’s charter to give the mayor more power is one step closer to making it onto the November ballot. If the proposed charter amendment makes it onto the ballot and passes, it would change Aurora’s system of government to a form known as “strong mayor,” or “mayor-council.” That means whoever is in the position of mayor could hire and fire department heads, and they could veto ordinances that the City Council passes. If passed by voters, Aurora would join Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo as cities in the state that have adopted this style. Currently, Aurora has what’s called a “council-manager” form of government in which the city manager reports to the City Council but oversees city staff.