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.
