Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Cochise County, Arizona public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in environment with high priority
Bisbee Wastewater Effluent Agreement Termination
The county and Bisbee have officially scrapped the 2024 deal to sell and purchase Bisbee's treated wastewater. That means effluent will no longer be considered for release into the San Pedro River — a change for anyone following water policy in the San Pedro watershed.
Cross-border sewage contamination from Sonora, Mexico
Supervisors Crosby and Gomez warned that sewage flowing north from Sonora, Mexico threatens water quality and the local economy, citing the San Diego–Tijuana example that closed Imperial Beach. They want Arizona to open talks with Sonora before restricting local water use.
State Trust Land Solar Leasing Practices
County leaders pushed back against a 30-year commercial solar lease near Sierra Vista, arguing that state trust land should be sold outright rather than leased to provide better long-term tax revenues for local schools and government.