The Dona Ana County Commission is expected to vote Tuesday on whether voters will ultimately decide a sales tax proposal and bond renewal on July 30.
The Las Cruces Sun-News reports that the sales tax would generate $7.6 million annually and be used to expand staffing at the county's 911 center and pay for county ambulance service.
It also would go toward operating a center that temporarily houses mentally ill people who are in custody yet haven't been accused of a serious crime.
Commissioners are set to vote on whether to put $7.8 million in property tax bond renewal before voters.
It would pay for construction of a new 911 center, improvements to the fairgrounds and outfitting a facility used to hold animals that are part of court cases.
Information from: Las Cruces Sun-News.
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