Tom Crosby
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 86
- Total speaking time
- 6:00:10
- Avg per meeting
- 4:11
- Segments
- 5994
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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 Crosby was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
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.
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.
Approval of previous meeting minutes
Docket VAR26-13 — LoVette ADU variance
Voting record (103)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Amend New Jail Project budget from $130 million to $160 million not-to-exceed
Believed there was no real plan, that it was a bait and switch, and that voters might not have approved the tax had true costs been in the ballot language.
Supervisor Gomez made a motion to table the rezoning request until November 24, 2026, to enable the residents in the community to have sufficient time to be able to respond with their concerns or whet
Adoption of Zoning Ordinance 26-13 (Munoz Rezone)
Enter Executive Session for Planning and Zoning Appeal Process
Docket RZ26-05: Highway 80 & County Hospital Road Rezone
Docket RZ26-05: Highway 80 & County Hospital Road Rezone
Docket RZ26-05: Highway 80 & County Hospital Road Rezone
Docket RZ26-05: Highway 80 & County Hospital Road Rezone
Fits in with our comprehensive plan and new opportunity zones to support the commercial port.
Dockets CPA26-02/RZ26-04: Bisbee Junction Comprehensive Plan Amendment & Rezone
Dockets CPA26-02/RZ26-04: Bisbee Junction Comprehensive Plan Amendment & Rezone
Dockets CPA26-02/RZ26-04: Bisbee Junction Comprehensive Plan Amendment & Rezone
Dockets CPA26-02/RZ26-04: Bisbee Junction Comprehensive Plan Amendment & Rezone
With reservations, but supporting the Board of Supervisors review.
Docket SU26-16: St. David Agritourism Special Use
Project is too aggressive and impactful for a small, compact residential community.
Docket SU26-16: St. David Agritourism Special Use
Felt conflicted and concerned about neighborhood impacts similar to dissenting commissioner.
Docket SU26-17: Skyline Repair Service Special Use
Too many unknowns, lack of a site plan, and unaddressed hazardous material storage concerns.
Docket SU26-17: Skyline Repair Service Special Use
Concerned about lack of hazardous material identification and insufficient accommodations for extra vehicles.
Docket R-26-04: Code Amendments for Impound Storage Yards
Docket R-26-04: Code Amendments for Impound Storage Yards
Docket R-26-04: Code Amendments for Impound Storage Yards
Docket R-26-04: Code Amendments for Impound Storage Yards
Approval of Consent Agenda Items 1 and 2
Consent Agenda: Meeting Minutes and Financial Demands
Consent Agenda Approval
Denial of Appeal on Docket SUA26-01 (McCrum Lane Contractor Yard)
Approval of Consent Agenda
Approval of Consent Agenda
Approval of Consent Agenda
Enter Executive Session for Legal Advice and Litigation Strategy
Convene Executive Session
Approval of Consent Agenda Items 1 and 2
Consent Agenda: July 7, 2026 Meeting Minutes and Budget Amendments
Approval of Consent Agenda Items 1 through 3
Convenient Executive Session for County Administrator Review
Future Agenda Item for Salary Adjustments
Adopt the Final Budget of the Flood Control District for fiscal year 2026-2027 in the amount of $8,349,316.
Adopt Final Budget of the Flood Control District for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Supervisor Gomez made a motion to adopt Resolution 26-22 to adopt the Final County Budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 in the amount of $316,816,303 (this amount is composed of $120,244,478 in General Fu
Vice-Chairman Crosby made a motion to adopt the Tax Rates and Levies for Cochise County Taxing Entities as set forth in the attached Exhibit.
Adoption of Final County Budget (Resolution 26-22)
Believes taxpayers need inflation adjustments more than the county until measurable economic growth is achieved.
Adoption of Tax Rates and Levies
Expressed opposition to the flood control and general tax rates.