Outgoing Aurora Mayor Daven Quarnberg was recently recognized for his 16 years of dedicated service to Aurora City, including eight years on the city council and eight years as mayor. The tribute was shared during Christmas at Willow Bend, held just after Thanksgiving, where community members gathered to celebrate both the season and Quarnberg’s lasting impact on the city.
Before the annual Christmas tree lighting, the event committee presented a prepared statement honoring Quarnberg’s leadership, service, and lifelong commitment to the Aurora community.
“This year we would like to honor a very special lifelong resident of our little town of Aurora and offer a heartfelt thank you for all he has done for our community,” the committee shared.
The tribute emphasized the countless hours Quarnberg devoted to the city—efforts that extended far beyond council meetings and formal duties.
“After 16 years of service, it would be impossible to count the endless hours and resources he has contributed to the wellbeing of our community, let alone all the sleepless nights worrying about all of us,” the statement read. “If the things we are doing as city government are in the best interest of the city, then he has always led with that in mind.”
During his tenure, Quarnberg played a key role in numerous improvements throughout Aurora, including upgrades to the city park, new ball diamonds, picnic tables, playground equipment, and pickleball courts. He also oversaw progress at the West Park and arena, culinary water system updates, and the development of the new city building and security camera installations. Quarnberg was heavily involved with North Sevier Recreation and supported enhancements at the new Recreation Center park.
He was also credited with strengthening Aurora’s reputation for community celebration and civic pride.
“He’s helped make our Fourth of July celebration the best in the valley,” the committee noted.
Road maintenance, cemetery beautification, and ongoing support of local fire and police departments were among the many responsibilities Quarnberg quietly handled during his years of service—often behind the scenes.
“These things, and really too many others to even name them all,” the statement continued. “We would like to let him know that all his hard work has not gone unnoticed, and all those contributions and sacrifices are very much appreciated.”
The recognition concluded with Quarnberg officially lighting the large Christmas tree in the park, symbolically ushering in the holiday season and reflecting the spirit of community and tradition he helped foster.
“The City of Aurora is a better place because of him,” the committee stated. “A huge thank you to our Mayor, Daven Quarnberg.”
