CLAIM UNDER REVIEW
A university article reports that Pima’s annual disposal costs rose during its moratorium.
The attribution is verified, but the County accounts were not independently audited.
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Additional context materially changes how the claim should be understood.
This is an editorial assessment of the cited evidence, not a finding by a court or public authority.
Evidence summary
The February 27 university article attributes a rise from $1.3 million to $3.3 million annually to Ian Pepper.
What the evidence establishes
The attribution is verified, but the County accounts were not independently audited.
What it does not establish
Not independently audited accounting or a forecast for Yuma.
What remains unknown
The ledger and assumptions needed to compare Pima with Yuma are missing.
Supporting sources
Contradicting sources
No published contradicting sources are attached. This does not establish that none exist.