In a recent ruling by the Arizona Supreme Court, the Cochise County Board of Supervisors has come out on top in the legal tussle over the LaChance jail tax case, the court firmly closed the door on a move by the County Sheriff and the Secretary of State of Arizona who were looking to grab the reins of the litigation.
Historically, under state law, it's been the Board of Supervisors arena to lead the charge in courtroom battles concerning the county's affairs and the Supreme Court's nod simply cements this tradition, sending a clear message that not much has changed. The case is slated to bounce back to the Superior Court continuing its legal saga with the Board at its helm to steer the direction it deems fit, in line with their duties and looking out for the good people residing in Cochise County.
Attorney Timothy La Sota, who's been at the legal forefront for Cochise County, minced no words when it came to this victory, he said, "The Supreme Court’s decision upholds a century of Arizona law that gives the Board of Supervisors the authority to manage litigation involving the county," and did not shy away from calling out the Attorney General's move to back the Sheriff and Secretary of State as an overreach; as reported, he stated, "The Attorney General’s highly unusual decision to represent the Sheriff and Secretary of State in this matter was yet another instance of unwarranted interference in Cochise County governance - I’m glad the Courts have once again rejected such an attempt by the Attorney General."
Those thirsty for more details or looking to dive deeper into the specifics of this court triumph can reach out directly to Timothy La Sota at (602) 515-2649, or hit up the link for the full-on official statement over at Cochise County's announcement.
