20260903 Work Session - Agenda Preview

This was a work session of the Cochise County Board of Supervisors held on September 3, 2026. The meeting covered a variety of topics including grant extensions for sheriff's department positions funded by grants, library district grant awards, flood control agreements with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and property acquisitions near the Wilcox airport for future development. The board also discussed tax deed land sales, victim assistance grants, and preparations for upcoming elections including updated costs and early voting site designations. A significant portion of the meeting focused on concerns about voting system certification following changes to federal oversight and the need for legal and procedural clarity to maintain election integrity. Additionally, the board reviewed intergovernmental agreements related to road construction near the border and airport infrastructure grants requiring local matching funds. No formal votes were recorded in the transcript, but several action items and follow-ups were identified, including sending letters to federal officials regarding election certification and continuing legal review of water rights issues. Overall, the session involved updates and planning on procurement, grant management, infrastructure projects, and election administration.