Kingman might hold off on tax measure because of finance scandal

Former city of Kingman budget analyst Diane Maxine Richards allegedly stole more than $300,000 from the city's bank account, according to an affidavit obtained by the Kingman Daily Miner.
Former city of Kingman budget analyst Diane Maxine Richards allegedly stole more than $300,000 from the city’s bank account, according to an affidavit obtained by the Kingman Daily Miner.

By Dave Hawkins | Special to the Las Vegas Review-Journal

A finance scandal that has rocked Kingman City Hall has sparked elected officials to contemplate withdrawing the tax proposal they were placing before voters in a special election in May.

They fear allegations that the No. 2 officer in the northwestern Arizona city’s finance department stole more than $300,000 from the city to cover her gambling debt could create an unfavorable climate for asking voters to impose a primary property tax upon themselves. The city does not now assess a primary property tax.

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