2025-2026 Budget Public Notice

In accordance with A.R.S. §9-499.15, notice is hereby given that the City of Tombstone may consider modifying fees, rates, or charges. The Mayor and City Council will hold a series of public work sessions starting at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025, and a public hearing on Tuesday, July 8th, 2025, at Schieffelin Hall located at the corner of Fremont and Fourth Street, to discuss the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget and property tax levy.

In fiscal year 2025-26, revenue from the Primary Tax Levy is estimated to fund 3.7% of all General Fund expenditures, including General Administration, Public Safety, Tourism Promotion and Marketing, and other governmental activities.

User fees and charges are estimated to fund Water, Wastewater, and Sanitation services. Rate modifications for these services may be discussed as part of the budgetary process, but separate and independent approval from the Mayor and City Council is required to implement any changes.

Copies of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Tentative Budget will be available at City Hall, located at 613 E. Allen Street, Tombstone, AZ 85638, after June 10th, 2025.