Cochise County, Arizona (KVOA) – Residents of Cochise County voted on the possibility of a sales tax that would be used to fund the county’s prison facilities and system.
The 0.5 cent excise tax to fund prison facilities and systems passed it.
Residents of Cochise County voted on the potential for a sales tax to fund the county’s prison facilities and system, and the results were announced.
Voters were asked to vote on a question about introducing a 0.5-cent sales tax for up to 25 years, with the revenues used only to acquire, build, operate, maintain, and finance county jails and jails. . A system for prison districts.
Unspent tax revenues at the end of the fiscal year are used to reduce the school district’s debt, held in reserve for years when the school district’s revenues are insufficient to cover the school district’s expenses, or used for future Used to offset school district construction and maintenance costs.
Election officials said 25,033 votes were cast, including 16 blank votes.voter turnout 32.84% percent.
There were 12,881 “yes” votes and 12,136 “against” votes.
To see unofficial results, click here.
Officials will continue to count votes. For the latest information, see News 4 Tucson.
