13 Facts About Steve Hogan

Stephen Douglas Hogan was an American politician who served as the mayor of Aurora, Colorado, from November 2011 until his death in May 2018.

Steve Hogan was a member of the Republican Party, and previously sat on the Colorado House of Representatives between 1975 and 1977.

Steve Hogan was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, on May 31,1948.

Steve Hogan received his bachelor's degree from the University of Denver in 1970.

At this stage a member of the Democratic Party, Steve Hogan made a run in 1979 for the Aurora City Council, winning in what he described as 'the most competitive council election in decades'.

Steve Hogan's victory marked the first of six non-consecutive terms as a councilman.

Outside of the city council, Steve Hogan has twice been a candidate for the US House of Representatives; the first in 1982, when he was the Democratic nominee in the 6th district against Republican Jack Swigert of Apollo 13 fame, emphasizing his political experience compared to political novice Swigert.

Steve Hogan ran on a campaign criticizing the economic and defense policies of President Ronald Reagan, whilst advocating higher taxes to reduce the federal deficit, and lost to Republican state senator Dan Schaefer.

At some stage becoming a Republican, Steve Hogan made a second run for the Aurora mayoralty in 2011.

Steve Hogan took advantage of his image as an adept budget manager, and was described in The Denver Post as a man with a 'reputation as problem-solver and capable manager' in its endorsement.

Steve Hogan's mayoralty received international attention when twelve people were killed during the 2012 Aurora, Colorado shooting.

Steve Hogan has been the recipient of several awards, including: the Martin Luther King Jr.

Steve Hogan served on the Aurora Chamber of Commerce and the Aurora Economic Development Council.