Cochise County to hold new jail tax election after court ruling

Dannels accepts court ruling that ends – for now – the Jail District sale tax

BISBEE - Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels conceded Wednesday that he has “more questions than answers” about the court-approved settlement which will suspend collection in the near future of a sales tax intended to pay for construction of a new…

Mayes And Fontes Slapped Down In Cochise County Jail Election Case

Cochise County Superior Court Visiting Judge Michael Latham slapped down Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and her client Secretary of State Adrian Fontes Fontes in a case involving the Cochise County’s 2023 Jail District election. At issue is a 2023 ballot measure asking voters to approve an excise (sales) tax dedicated to acquiring, constructing and...

Cochise County to hold new jail tax election after court ruling

BISBEE, Ariz. (KVOA) - Cochise County Superior Court Visiting Judge Michael Latham has approved a motion to dismiss the lawsuit regarding the county's jail district, paving the way for a new election on November 4, 2025.