Consent 3.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting
Board of Supervisors
- Meeting Date:
- 03/11/2014
- Title:
- Letter of Support for Cochise Fair Association regarding Horse Racing
- Submitted By:
- Arlethe Rios, Board of Supervisors
- Department:
- Board of Supervisors
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
Recommendation:
Document Signatures:
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
Submitted for Signature:
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of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
n/a
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
n/a
Mandated Function?:
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
or Basis for Support?:
Information
Agenda Item Text:
Approve a letter of support to restore funding to the Arizona Department of Racing for horse racing hosted by the Cochise County Fair Association.
Background:
Horse racing has not been in Cochise County due to lack of funds. Restoring funds to the Arizona Department of Racing would positively impact the economy in Cochise County by allowing the Department of Racing to host horse racing in our County.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
Send letter to Gov. Jan Brewer.
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
Gov. Brewer will not know Cochise County's stance on this issue.
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
Send letter to Gov. Jan Brewer with a copy to Cochise County Fair Association, Representatives Gowan and Stevens, Danny Ortega, Mayor of City of Douglas.