UpdatedTue, Mar 16, 2021 at 11:39 am CT Reply John Laesch, a union carpenter since 2005, recently served for one term on the East Aurora District 131 school board. He is running for Aurora mayor against incumbent Richard Irvin and Ald. Judd Lofchie. (Courtesy of Al Nowakowski) AURORA, IL — Ahead of the April 6 consolidated municipal elections, Aurora Patch provided questionnaires to all mayoral candidates on the ballot. Three candidates are vying to be elected Aurora's next mayor on Election Day — incumbent Mayor Richard Irvin, Ald. Judd Lofchie and John Laesch. Aurora Patch is publishing all responses submitted by candidates verbatim. Subscribe Does anyone in your family work in politics or government? No