Cochise County Sales Tax Increase Currently Passing, Paving Way for New Jail Construction

Cochise County sales tax increase currently passing, paving way for new jail construction

A half-cent sales tax increase in Cochise County is currently passing after Tuesday's election. It's allowing Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels and his staff to move forward with planning for a new jail facility.The tax increase is leading by 874 votes as of Thursday evening. If the lead holds, this marks the second time voters have approved the measure to fund construction of a new jail facility."I still feel very optimistic in the fact that …

Voters approve Cochise County Jail District sales tax as litigation looms

BISBEE – After Cochise County voters once again approved imposing a one-half cent per dollar countywide sales tax to fund a new county jail the focus now turns to the threat of looming litigation.