Kathleen Gomez
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 85
- Total speaking time
- 9:28:50
- Avg per meeting
- 6:42
- Segments
- 8909
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Top issues during term (20)
Cochise County New Jail Project Planning and Budget
Jail project budget increased by $30 million to $160 million, funded through sales-tax and potential general-fund bond strategies.
Library District Financial Demands and Budget Amendments
The agenda doesn't specify dollar amounts, but these transfers move money between library district funds to cover operations.
Flood Control District Budget and Financial Administration
Any future flood control projects could carry costs that show up in county budgets or district levies, but no figures are on the table yet.
Proposed Wilcox Playa data center
Residents worry about taxpayer costs for road repairs from subsidence fissures, while some officials have discussed using large-project revenue for property tax relief.
Opioid Settlement Fund Allocation
The county's share of settlement funds isn't specified in the agenda.
Arizona Elections Procedures Manual and Voting Equipment Certification
Minimal impact for current vote centers; potential additional staffing and resource costs if a Portal site is added.
Public Health and Disease Prevention Grants
$12,000 grant, no county match mentioned.
County Zoning Regulations for Data Centers and Solar Energy
Potential long-term tax base diversification and dedicated infrastructure funding from private developers, avoiding costs to residential ratepayers.
Zoning Regulations for Impoundment Storage Yards
Potential enforcement cost increases for county code compliance staff.
Adoption of 2024 International Building Codes
Permit fees and construction costs may be affected by valuation updates and code compliance requirements.
Stump Canyon Wireless Communication Facility
Residents testified their insurance has been canceled or rates doubled and property values could drop up to 20% near the tower.
Jail District Excise Tax Clarification
Modest additional excise tax revenue from online lodging bookings at the correct 0.55% rate.
Zoning Regulations Text Amendments (R-26-02)
Streamlines review times and administrative costs for minor subdivision applications.
General Election Day
County Public Events and Quorum Notice
Attorney General Public Records Response and Economic Development Investigation
Unknown — no cost figures were discussed publicly, though the board confirmed it is not hiring outside counsel.
St. David agritourism appeal (SUA26-03)
Unknown; agritourism operations can affect nearby property values and traffic.
Howard G. Buffett Foundation Fire Grant Distribution
Foundation-funded; the agenda doesn't state the total amount.
Border Law Enforcement Funding Grant
$251,000 total in grant funds through 2027.
Druckman Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning
A downzone could affect the parcel's development potential and density.
Decisions during term (283)
Recorded while Gomez was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent agenda items 1-3
Over-the-counter sale of tax deed properties
Resolution 26-38 — Second Amendment County
National Opioid Settlement with Albertsons
VOCA victim assistance grant
Buffett Foundation fire-funding agreements
HOME program energy auditor contract
Black Draw Bridge scoping IGA with ADOT
Fidelity HSA/FSA transition
Mashburn rezone — Resolution 26-37 and Ordinance 26-17
Docket SUA26-03 — Allred Farms agritourism appeal
State and federal legislative matters
Approve the Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of October 27, 2026.
Approve demands and budget amendments for operating transfers
Approve the Minutes of the Flood Control District meeting for October 27, 2026
Consent agenda items 1 and 2 (minutes; demands and budget amendments)
Consent Agenda Items 1 and 2
Approve the Minutes of the Cochise County Jail District Board of Directors meeting for October 27, 2026.
Approval of previous meeting minutes
Docket VAR26-13 — LoVette ADU variance
Voting record (80)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Approve demands and budget amendments for operating transfers.
Approve demands and budget amendments for operating transfers
Approve demands and budget amendments for operating transfers
Vice-Chairman Crosby made a motion to adopt Zoning Ordinance 26-13 to rezone tax parcel 408-12-029A from R-36 (Residential District, one dwelling per 36,000 square feet) and GB (General Business Distr
Adoption of Zoning Ordinance 26-13 (Munoz Rezone)
Expressed concerns about limited notification area, speculative nature of the rezoning, and potential impacts on surrounding residents.
Enter Executive Session for Planning and Zoning Appeal Process
Docket RZ26-05: Highway 80 & County Hospital Road Rezone
Dockets CPA26-02/RZ26-04: Bisbee Junction Comprehensive Plan Amendment & Rezone
Docket R-26-04: Code Amendments for Impound Storage Yards
Consent Agenda Approval
Denial of Appeal on Docket SUA26-01 (McCrum Lane Contractor Yard)
Voted to approve the appeal because the use was deemed too intense for the rural residential area.