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Sheriff Mark Daniels urges passage of Cochise County jail district ballot, warns of higher costs and recent motorcycle fatalities
Summary
Sheriff Mark Daniels pressed voters to support a ballot measure to fund a new jail, warned of transportation and cost implications if it fails, and urged drivers to be cautious after two recent motorcycle fatalities. He also promoted the sheriff's annual charity ride on Nov. 1.
Sheriff Mark Daniels told listeners Friday that Cochise County needs a new jail and urged residents to support the jail district measure on the Nov. 4 ballot, saying early ballots and a county voter pamphlet have been mailed.
"It's a principle that we need a jail," Sheriff Daniels said, urging voters to read the pros and cons provided in the publicity pamphlet. He acknowledged legal challenges to the measure and said a challenge was scheduled to be heard by a Yavapai County judge, but added the sheriff's office would continue to press for voter approval.
Daniels cautioned that if the ballot measure fails, the county would face higher operational costs, including…
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