Inside 44 with Alex Alexandrou

City of Aurora, IL

Join the City of Aurora's Chief Management Officer, Alex Alexandrou, for dedicated, in-depth updates on everything impacting Illinois' second-largest city. From community events to City Council developments and everything in between, A.A. (as he's affectionately called) will provide an inside look into day-to-day operations at City Hall. His knowledge of local government and the City of Aurora is unparalleled, with over 30 years of experience in the industry. If you love Aurora, or have a passion for the inner workings of local government, this podcast is for you!

Episodes

  1. 03/27/2025

    Episode 4: Let's Talk TIF!

    Welcome to the fourth episode of Inside 44 with Alex Alexandrou, Chief Management Officer for the City of Aurora, Illinois! In this episode, Alex is joined by Village of Lombard Village Manager, Scott Niehaus, for a roundtable discussion on Tax Increment Financing (TIF)! Both Alexandrou and Niehaus explain what TIF is, detail the process of developing a TIF District, and take a look at the economic benefits that come with its implementation! View the TIF PowerPoint Presentation: https://www.aurora.il.us/TIF

    35 min
  2. Episode 3: 2025 Special Census

    01/17/2025

    Episode 3: 2025 Special Census

    Welcome to the third episode of Inside 44 with Alex Alexandrou, Chief Management Officer for the City of Aurora, Illinois! In this episode, Alex is joined by Aurora's Deputy Chief of Staff, Alex Voigt, for a roundtable discussion on the 2025 Special Census! Both Alexandrou and Voigt explain what Aurora's 2025 Special Census is, why Aurora is conducting one, and what it means for the future of the City! For more information on Aurora's Special Census, please visit: https://yourvoice.aurora.il.us/2025-special-census-en. To apply for a job, please visit: www.aurora-il.org/SpecialCensusJobs.

    35 min
  3. Episode 2: 2025 Budget Roundtable

    12/17/2024

    Episode 2: 2025 Budget Roundtable

    Welcome to the second episode of Inside 44 with Alex Alexandrou, Chief Management Officer for the City of Aurora, Illinois! In this episode, Alex is joined by Aurora's Chief Financial Officer and City Treasurer, Chris Minick, for a roundtable discussion on the 2025 City Budget! Both Alexandrou and Minick detail the process of forming the budget, recap 2025 Budget highlights, and explain the most rewarding part of helping to put the budget together each year!

    53 min
  4. Episode 1: Developing Aurora From The Ground Up

    11/21/2024

    Episode 1: Developing Aurora From The Ground Up

    Welcome to the inaugural episode of Inside 44 with Alex Alexandrou, Chief Management Officer for the City of Aurora, Illinois! In this episode, Alex details the keys to development in Aurora. With exciting projects taking place, including the new Residences at Eastbank apartment complex and the Hollywood Casino Aurora, Alex provides insight into how each project came to fruition.  Later in the program, Alex describes the secret to getting deals done in Illinois' second largest city. He also reveals some of the deals that he was most proud of helping to put together!

    36 min
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Join the City of Aurora's Chief Management Officer, Alex Alexandrou, for dedicated, in-depth updates on everything impacting Illinois' second-largest city. From community events to City Council developments and everything in between, A.A. (as he's affectionately called) will provide an inside look into day-to-day operations at City Hall. His knowledge of local government and the City of Aurora is unparalleled, with over 30 years of experience in the industry. If you love Aurora, or have a passion for the inner workings of local government, this podcast is for you!

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