Yavapai County leaders say the proposed jail tax extension could avert a serious budget crisis. “Hands down, this is the most critical issue this county faces, bar none,” said County Supervisors Chairman Rowle Simmons. He explained that the ballot measure is not a new tax, but extends the existing tax for another 20 years. “Tax bills will not go up if voters approve this ballot measure. Voting ‘yes’ will not raise the existing tax or create a new one.” He says every dollar the county … [Read more...] about Proposed Jail Tax Extension Critical Economic Factor for County