Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Cochise County, Arizona public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
8 issues in taxes budget with medium priority
Solid Waste Fee Increase
An operational update on the county's solid waste (trash) services, which affects transfer stations, landfills, and disposal costs for county residents.
Jail District Operating Demands and Budget Amendments
The board is set to approve routine demands and budget amendments moving money between operating funds. It's fiscal housekeeping, but it shows how the jail district is managing its budget.
General Election Day
Tuesday, November 3 is General Election Day, so the Board of Supervisors is not holding its regular meeting that week. Residents should plan to vote and watch for county business to resume afterward.
Tax Deed Land Auction and Over-the-Counter Sales
The county successfully auctioned off 253 tax-delinquent parcels, bringing in over $283,000 and returning the properties to the active tax rolls to support county revenue. The board also authorized offering the remaining 93 unsold properties for over-the-counter purchase.
Pomerene and San Simon Fire District Tax Rate Corrections
County officials had to fix an error in property tax rates for two local fire districts to ensure they didn't exceed legal maximums before sending them to the printer.
County Audit Results and Purchasing Card Compliance
The Auditor General presented a clean audit for FY2025, but flagged minor compliance issues regarding purchasing cards, IT controls, and WIC documentation. The board discussed ways to clarify public purpose policies for refreshments at intergovernmental meetings.
Constable Salaries Review
The Board discussed proposed salary resolutions for precinct constables, balancing workload and pension impacts against statutory obligations.
Chief Civil Deputy County Attorney Salary Adjustment
Supervisors discussed increasing a proposed general fund contingency transfer from $20,000 to $30,000 to raise the salary range for the vacant chief civil deputy county attorney position to remain competitive.