Supervisor objects to sales‑tax line on sheriff's accounts payable during consent vote

Jan 13, 2026

During the motion to approve the consent agenda, a supervisor objected to paying sales tax for the sheriff's department, saying the county historically has not paid sales tax and expressing concern about setting a precedent for other departments.

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The board moved to approve the consent agenda, including minutes, the treasurer's report and accounts payable. One supervisor raised an objection to a line in the sheriff's department accounts payable that appeared to include sales tax, saying the county has not historically paid sales tax on such items and that allowing it to proceed would set a precedent.

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