County accepting arguments for or against Proposition 435 through July 10

Yuma County is accepting arguments for and against Proposition 435, a proposed permanent base adjustment to the state-mandated Annual Expenditure Limitation, through Friday, July 10.

06/23/2026 5:30 PM

Yuma County earns top national honor in County Administration and Management

The National Association of Counties (NACo) has named Yuma County the Best in Category winner for County Administration and Management in the 2026 NACo Achievement Awards.

06/22/2026 12:00 PM

New online permit system to debut July 1

A new online permit system is coming to Yuma County beginning July 1, offering applicants more guidance, improved navigation, real-time notifications and enhance communications.

06/19/2026 9:30 AM

Statement, June 4, 2026

06/04/2026 1:00 PM

County Names Lucia Gomez as Budget Director

Yuma County has named Lucia Gomez as Budget Director, bringing 22 years of County experience and leadership to the County’s budget development process.

06/02/2026 5:00 PM

Yuma County Board of Supervisors Holds the Line with No Overall Property Tax Increase in Fiscal Year 2026/27 Tentative Budget

The Tentative Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget maintains no overall increase to the County’s combined property tax rate.

06/01/2026 4:30 PM

Community YuCount Newsletter 2026 JUNE

06/01/2026 9:30 AM

Information on State Spending Limit

The City of Yuma and Yuma County are providing information to residents about the Annual Expenditure Limitation (AEL), a state-established spending framework that affects how local governments plan for services and infrastructure.

05/19/2026 3:30 PM

Health Department Offers Swim Scholarships to Help Reduce Drowning Risk

To reduce the risk of drowning and promote water safety to children aged 1-4, who are the most at risk age group, the Yuma County Public Health Services District (Health District) is pleased to provide scholarships for 73 free swim lessons for local children ages six months to five years.

04/27/2026 4:00 PM

Supervisors Authorize Outside Counsel in Response to Potential Legal Action

The Yuma County Board of Supervisors has authorized the retention of outside legal counsel in response to the potential for legal action by Treasurer David Alexandre following an investigation into the use of public funds within the Treasurer’s office.

04/27/2026 12:00 PM

County Administrator to Present Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27

Yuma County Administrator Ian McGaughey will present the Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27 during a special session of the Board of Supervisors on Monday, April 27.

04/23/2026 3:00 PM

Community YuCount Newsletter 2026 APRIL

04/07/2026 4:00 PM

Yuma County Vector Control finds no fly larvae at six AgTech sites

04/03/2026 5:14 PM

Yuma 77 temporarily unavailable during relocation

Yuma County’s government cable television channel, Yuma 77, will be temporarily unavailable to Spectrum TV customers while equipment is relocated to a new broadcast site.

04/03/2026 3:00 PM

Jeremy Jeffcoat named Yuma County Chief Information Officer

Yuma County has selected Jeremy Jeffcoat as its next Chief Information Officer, bringing to the role a combination of public-sector technology leadership, prior County experience and military service.

04/03/2026 12:00 PM

Storm drain work scheduled at Smucker Park for three weeks

A contractor working for Yuma County is expected to begin a limited storm drain project as soon as March 25 at the eastern edge of the City of Yuma’s Smucker Park. The work is expected to continue until approximately April 10.

03/25/2026 4:30 PM