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Coconino County approves $95,000 security services pilot after debate
Summary
The Board of Supervisors approved a $95,000 mid‑year budget amendment to fund a pilot security services contract for county buildings and board meetings. Supervisor Ontiveros voted nay, saying unarmed guards would not neutralize threats and urged sheriff presence.
The Coconino County Board of Supervisors on Nov. 24 approved a $95,000 transfer from the county manager's contingency to facilities operating expenses to pay for piloted security services at two county buildings and at board meetings.
Deputy County Manager Erica Philpott told the board the funds would cover a pilot at 219 East Cherry and 110 East Cherry and help staff evaluate broader security improvements ahead of the regular budget process. Philpott said the pilot complements ongoing facility security reviews and that future improvements would be…
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