Cochise County Jail District approves $19.9M budget for fiscal year 2025-2026

Cochise County Jail District has officially approved its final budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026, totaling $19,928,931. This decision was made during the board of directors meeting held on July 8, 2025, at the Supervisors Hearing Room on Melody Lane.

The meeting commenced with a roll call, confirming the presence of all three board members. Following this, the board swiftly moved through the consent agenda, approving items one and two without discussion. The focus then shifted to the critical agenda item: the adoption of the budget.

After a brief public hearing, which saw no requests for comments, the board proceeded to vote on the budget. The motion to adopt the budget was unanimously passed, reflecting a strong consensus among the board members.

This budget approval is significant as it outlines the financial framework for the jail district's operations and services for the upcoming fiscal year. The next meeting is scheduled as a special board meeting for the board of supervisors, indicating ongoing governance and oversight in the county's correctional system.