Cochise County supervisors enter executive session to discuss proposed settlement in tax-appeal case
June 30, 2026 | Cochise County, Arizona
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The Cochise County Board of Supervisors voted June 30 to go into executive session to discuss a proposed settlement in a small tax appeal brought by MBSA-SV LLC and Marvin and Stephanie Jackson against Cochise County (case ST20250017), which is pending in Arizona Tax Court.
The move was made under the Arizona Open Meeting Law exception for confidential legal discussions; the chair cited ARS 38-431.03 and said, “Pursuant to ARS 38-431.03, minutes and discussion in executive session shall be kept confidential.” The board then held a voice vote and announced it would enter the closed session.
A supervisor moved to enter executive session “as per authorized under ARS 38-431.03(A)(3) to discuss the proposed settlement of a small tax appeal in MBSA-SV LLC Marvin Jackson and Stephanie Jackson versus Cochise County ST20250017 now pending in Arizona Tax Court, a division of the Superior Court in and for Maricopa County.” Another supervisor seconded the motion; supervisors responded to the roll call by voice and the board recessed to the executive session.
Before convening the closed session the chair listed attendees who would remain for the confidential discussion: clerk Miss Lenheim; Miss Gilman; County Assessor Mr. Wecker; and county attorneys Dylan Hendel and Jonathan Pinkley. No settlement terms or vote on a settlement were announced in the public portion of the meeting.
The board proceeded into executive session; under the statute cited, the content of the private discussion and any minutes from that session are confidential and not subject to public disclosure.
The move was made under the Arizona Open Meeting Law exception for confidential legal discussions; the chair cited ARS 38-431.03 and said, “Pursuant to ARS 38-431.03, minutes and discussion in executive session shall be kept confidential.” The board then held a voice vote and announced it would enter the closed session.
A supervisor moved to enter executive session “as per authorized under ARS 38-431.03(A)(3) to discuss the proposed settlement of a small tax appeal in MBSA-SV LLC Marvin Jackson and Stephanie Jackson versus Cochise County ST20250017 now pending in Arizona Tax Court, a division of the Superior Court in and for Maricopa County.” Another supervisor seconded the motion; supervisors responded to the roll call by voice and the board recessed to the executive session.
Before convening the closed session the chair listed attendees who would remain for the confidential discussion: clerk Miss Lenheim; Miss Gilman; County Assessor Mr. Wecker; and county attorneys Dylan Hendel and Jonathan Pinkley. No settlement terms or vote on a settlement were announced in the public portion of the meeting.
The board proceeded into executive session; under the statute cited, the content of the private discussion and any minutes from that session are confidential and not subject to public disclosure.
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