Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Cochise County, Arizona public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
8 issues in public safety
Public Health and Disease Prevention Grants
Screwworm cases in pets and livestock are being tracked; Douglas-Bisbee International Airport is being readied as a sterile-fly dispersal facility, but production is still short of the 500 million flies needed.
Second Amendment County Resolution and Property Rights
The board was scheduled to consider Resolution 26-38, which would declare Cochise County a 'Second Amendment County' affirming the right to keep and bear arms. The resolution also states it doesn't override existing federal, state, or county regulations.
Opioid Settlement Fund Allocation
Joining the national settlement with Albertsons would make the county eligible for opioid settlement funds. Those dollars typically support treatment, prevention, and recovery services.
Howard G. Buffett Foundation Fire Grant Distribution
Howard G. Buffett Foundation money would flow through the county to special taxing districts for fire-related projects via intergovernmental agreements.
SEACOM emergency communications operations
The regional emergency communications committee meets Friday in Sierra Vista. County supervisors may attend, and the 911/dispatch systems it oversees affect emergency response across the county.
County Public Events and Quorum Notice
Cochise County has published its schedule of upcoming public meetings for late October 2026, ensuring residents know when the Board of Supervisors and associated districts will convene. These sessions cover essential county services, infrastructure oversight, and local governance.
Traffic safety enforcement grants
Three grants totaling about $73,400 fund DUI, speeding and distracted-driving enforcement. Distracted-driving stops are up 257% since 2021, mostly cell phone use.
Border Law Enforcement Funding Grant
Two grants totaling about $251,000 keep the county in regional drug-trafficking task forces with the City of Tucson, including the Southern Arizona Major Investigative Team.