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A.R.S. §19-124 & A.R.S. §19-141 Any arguments For or Against this countywide proposition must be filed with the Director of Elections by the 5:00pm August 5, 2026, deadline. If you wish to submit an argument for publication, submit the form below and pay a $25 fee by the deadline. Noncompliant arguments will not be published.
PROPOSITION No. 497
Proposal Submitted by the Board of Directors of the Yavapai County Jail District Jail District Excise Tax Increase
OFFICIAL TITLE:
Shall the Yavapai County Jail District excise (sales) tax be increased 1/4 of a cent ($0.0025) per dollar to fund the Jail District.
DESCRIPTIVE TITLE:
The Board of Directors of the Yavapai County Jail District asks the voters of Yavapai County for approval to increase the existing Jail District excise (sales) tax 1/4 of a cent ($0.0025) per dollar. The existing 1/4 cent Jail District sales tax is not sufficient to pay the cost of the Jail District. The estimated future revenue needs for the Jail District are $41.44 million per year and will likely increase over time due to inflation and population growth. The County will be required to contribute $8.88 million next year to the Jail District from the County General Fund as legally required "maintenance of effort," and will need to contribute an additional $16.15 million from the County General Fund to pay the cost of the Jail District. If approved, this tax will take effect on July 1, 2027, and will continue for a period of twenty years.
A “YES” vote would have the effect of approving an increase in the Jail District excise tax of 1/4 of a cent ($0.0025) per dollar.
A “NO” vote would have the effect of rejecting an increase in the Jail District excise tax of 1/4 of a cent ($0.0025) per dollar.
YES _____
NO _____
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