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Amid a legal battle with the recorders office, there’s still a big celebration on the way with Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. We talked to Supervisor Thomas Galvin about both topics.

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors agreed to give key election duties back to Recorder Justin Heap, who sued the board over the issue. This year, as America celebrates its 250th anniversary, Arizona is highlighting community-led events, many showcasing state history. Members of the Scottsdale Unified School District governing board are at odds over how to make necessary budget cuts. Plus the latest science, Fronteras Desk and business news.

Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap is testifying today after being compelled to do so by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. Heap's staff alleges voter disenfranchisement against him. Stan Barnes, a political consultant with Copper State Consulting, joins the show to help us understand the case and what comes next in the power struggle between the recorder and the board.

In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Bill Gates. He's the director of Arizona State University Mechanics of Democracy Lab, as well as the former chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors in Arizona. They spoke about AI in elections — Both how generative AI tools could be responsibly used in election offices and how election officials might combat bad actors spreading mis- and disinformation through AI deep fakes. You can learn more about the Mechanics of Democracy Lab at https://modl.spa.asu.edu/

Being the largest county in the state, Maricopa County will play an immense role in settling Arizona's biggest races in the 2026 midterms this year. Over the last few years, the county has done relatively well ensuring the process is safe, efficient and without major hiccups. But that doesn't mean there haven't been problems, nor differing opinions on how to handle them. This week on The Gaggle, we are joined by Supervisor Thomas Galvin, a Republican member of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to talk about the county's litigious relations with Republican County Recorder Justin Heap, the future of election security, data centers and his personal advocacy for bringing hockey back to the desert. Email us! thegaggle@arizonarepublic.com Leave us a voicemail: 602-444-0804 Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Maricopa County Supervisor Thomas Galvin Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ron Hansen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Stephanie Murray Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amanda Luberto⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We got an update on the DOJ oversight, the BNSF deal and an economic outlook for 2026 from Supervisor Galvin with Maricopa County

How the new chair of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors wants to try to bring down the number of evictions. Plus, a group of Peoria neighbors tries to track down a beloved waiter at a local restaurant.

In a historic unanimous vote, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has a new chairman for 2026. 

It was a tumultuous year in Arizona housing — from rising costs to legalizing backyard casitas. How will some new policies change the picture in 2026? Plus, the outgoing chair of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors on elections, hockey and more.

The BNSF development project continues to move forward despite a vote by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors deciding not to fix a mapping error. Laura Deaver, Wittman resident, joined the show to explain why people are opposing this project.

What's the latest with the recorder's office? We asked MCBOS Chairman Thomas Galvin as he dropped by the studio today and we talk about the ballot rejection numbers.

The board recently voted against a new railroad project in the area of Wittman, we find out why the vote was a no. 

Send us a text and chime in!Maricopa County, City of Glendale, and Mercy Housing leaders recently celebrated the Grand Opening of The Cascalote, a newly constructed 148-unit affordable housing community designed specifically for seniors in the West Valley. “Seniors on fixed incomes across Maricopa County are finding it harder to afford housing,” said Supervisor Kate Brophy McGee, Vice Chair of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, District 3. “Developments like The Cascalote provide these seniors comfort and stability. Best of all, they can remain part of their community.” Located on a 4.4-acre site in Glendale, The Cascalote offers 148 affordable apartments for seniors exiting homelessness or... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/affordable-senior-housing-community-opens-in-glendale/Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chairman Thomas Galvin stepped in the studio today to talk about his legal battle with Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap plus much more going on in the county.

Could hockey return to the desert? Theres a new committee trying to do just that. We talked to Maricopa County Board of Supervisors chairman Thomas Galvin about the new plans.   

Maricopa County has been busy, they have a public meeting coming up, we get an update on federal oversight and also information on a new parent choice program at libraries. We talked to Maricopa County supervisor Thomas Galvin about everything going on with the county.

To talk about the return of the No Labels Party, the fight between the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors and Recorder Justin Heap and more, The Show sat down with Sam Richard and Paul Bentz.

The monitoring team overseeing reform at the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office met with the community in a tense meeting this week. Monitor Robert Warshaw says MCSO has made good progress on reducing racial bias but needs to do more. We talked to County Supervisor Thomas Galvin who says it's a ridiculous waste of money. 

The County budget is submitted, How much was added to public safety spending?

Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chairman, Thomas Galvin, joined the show to talk about the recent DOJ news regarding the Phoenix Police Department. He explains the difference between the consent decree the Phoenix PD was facing and the federal judge oversight seen by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. 

In a 5-0 vote the tentative budget for FY2026 was passed. We talked to Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Thomas Galvin on what the victory means to him.   

Maricopa County Board of supervisors chairman Thomas Galvin joined the show this morning, he discussed how the EPA is handling some of the environmental issues, impacting Arizona.

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors and the county recorder don't agree on elements of running this summer's special congressional election. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week's top stories. Plus, what famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright learned from the desert.

To talk about a clash between the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors and county recorder, members of the Trump team abandoning a gubernatorial candidate and more, The Show sat down with Doug Cole and Tony Cani.

Thomas Galvin joined the show to talk about the meeting stakeholders just had earlier in the afternoon about the Diamondbacks bill. He says they are closer to an agreement.

How close to completion is the deal? Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chairman, Thomas Galvin, who was there tells Bruce and Gaydos all the meeting details.

The Phoenix Police Department faces federal oversight after a years-long investigation. Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chairman, Thomas Galvin joins the show to discuss why he's asking the U.S. Attorney General to end the probe.

The Legislature has plans to try to speed up our states election process. Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Thomas Galvin joined the Mike Broomhead show to talk about some ideas to speed it up. 

Isaac School District is millions in debt. The Mike Broomhead show talked to District Chairman Thomas Galvin on what's going to be done to help get it back in order. 

Thomas Galvin joins Bruce and Gaydos and explained why he believes the NHL should make a comeback in Arizona.

In Hour 1 of today's show Bruce and Gaydos speak to a member of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors who wants to speed up the election counting process. 

Does Arizona take too long to count our ballots after elections? Thomas Galvin with the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors thinks so. He shares how he would change the system with Bruce and Gaydos. 

How is election day going so far? Clint Hickman with the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors joins us to give some updates and explain what to expect as the day goes on. 

Are people across the valley bracing for violence on election day? Tom Galvin call in to talk about the mailbox fire in Phoenix.

From now until your ballot arrives, The Gaggle, a politics podcast by the Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, collaborated with our politics team to connect with candidates so you can hear them make their case in their own words. This is part of a series of bonus episodes featuring Q&As on the state's most important races. In this episode, reporter Sasha Hupka ask both candidates to represent District 3 on the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors why voters should choose them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From now until your ballot arrives, The Gaggle, a politics podcast by the Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, collaborated with our politics team to connect with candidates so you can hear them make their case in their own words. This is part of a series of bonus episodes featuring Q&As on the state's most important races. In this episode, reporter Sasha Hupka ask both candidates to represent District 1 on the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors why voters should choose them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Major traveled to Atlanta earlier this month to speak with four battleground state election administrators - Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D), Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Member Bill Gates (R), Philadelphia City Commissioner Seth Bluestein (R) and Chief Operating Officer for Georgia's Secretary of State Gabriel Sterling (R). All four shared a sense of cautious optimism roughly two months ahead of Election Day, but they sounded the alarm on threats of violence rooted in lies and misinformation. Join us!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Arizona Republican Party Chairwoman Gina Swoboda dishes on her agreement with the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors this week, that it will test ballot tabulators used in elections, rather than only testing backup equipment. Swoboda believes these test will ensure logic and accuracy testing on accessible voting machines and ballot tabulators used on Election Day and in early voting. Additional interview with former State Department Adviser Dr. Kiron Skinner on the realignment of world powers, the recent assault by Ukraine on Russian soil, and the impending retaliatory strike by Iran against Israel.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thomas Galvin joins Mike to discuss Maricopa County's fiscally conservative budget.

Our guest today is Michelle Ugenti-Rita. Michelle is a native Arizonan who has served in the Arizona legislature for 12 years in both the AZ State House and the AZ State Senate. In the 2024 election, she is campaigning for a seat on the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. 1) Serving for over a decade in the AZ State Legislature has to have prepared you for several elected positions. What is it about the MCBOS that caused you to toss your hat in the ring? 2) Most people had never heard about the MCBOS before the 2020 Election, and then suddenly every national news outlet was talking about it. How can the voters better supervise the Supervisors in the future? 3) Some say that Maricopa County is too large to trust to so few people with such a long list of responsibilities. What do you say about that? 4) What has been your proudest moment as an elected official? 5) What has been your hardest lesson as a leader? 6) What makes you uniquely qualified to hold one of the five seats on the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors?

About The Gateway Pundit The Gateway Pundit was originally founded in 2004 as TheGatewayPundit/blogspot.com by Jim Hoft who is the Editor of TGP. At the time the site primarily wrote brief introductions and linked to other content producers serving as a hub for important current events in the political and media sphere. The site was established for readers tired of limited options and a politicized establishment media.  The first readers included Joe, Jim's twin brother, Midwest Engineer and Jim's mother … and it grew from there. In 2011, the website moved to its current location as www.thegatewaypundit.com.  TGP's audience grew rapidly and added additional writers to the staff. Today over 2.5 million unique readers every day visit TGP. The Gateway Pundit is ranked as one of the top 100 websites in America, based on Semrush rankings. Joined Robert Kennedy Jr.'s case against Trusted News Initiative for censorship of Free Speech in Jan. 2023. In 2023, The Gateway Pundit received the Most Trusted Print Media Award at the American Liberty Awards. In April 2023, won a historic First Amendment lawsuit and settlement against Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. In September 2018, Jim Hoft testified before a congressional hearing on Big Tech censorship. President Donald Trump used The Gateway Pundit's exclusive reports and investigations in his summary report on 2020 election fraud. Jim was awarded the Reed Irvine Accuracy in Media Award in 2013 and is the proud recipient of the Breitbart Award for Excellence in Online Journalism from the Americans for Prosperity Foundation in May 2016. Accomplishments

Michelle Ugenti Rita calls out opponent Thomas Galvin in Maricopa County Board of Supervisors race.

Homelessness – and the provision of related services – has evolved into a substantial economic sector. While services are primarily provided by nonprofits, funding starts at the federal level and flows from federal, state, and local grantors into the nonprofit space. The funding and services are distributed through a vast national network of local nonprofit organizations, with Arizona alone hosting as many as 167 such entities. CSI estimates that the total nonprofit workforce dedicated to alleviating homelessness in Arizona is as high as 51,000 employees and volunteers. For context, the state's largest private organization employs about 45,000 people. CSI estimates that statewide spending in Arizona is approximately $933 million to $1.1 billion annually on shelter, treatment, food, and other support services for people experiencing homelessness. According to the latest Point-in-Time counts, today there are more than 14,000 (Estimate 1, Appendix B) people experiencing homelessness in Arizona, and another 9,600 estimated to be in Permanent Supportive Housing. You can find our full report on the topic, titled Homelessness Spending Tops $1 Billion in Arizona here. On this episode of Common Sense Digest, our Chairman and Host Earl Wright welcomes Tim Simplot, former director of the Arizona Department of Housing unpack the issues many complexities ranging from a myopic focus on "housing first" to challenges for law enforcement. Homelessness is a prominent issue in Arizona, and the causes of and solutions to it are varied and hotly debated. This episode aims to bring some clarity to the issue.  Thank you for listening to Common Sense Digest. Please rate, review, and subscribe on your favorite podcatcher. All of our podcasts can be found here. Tom Simplot is former director of the Arizona Department of Housing and a longtime member of the Phoenix City Council. Tom's career in housing has spanned several decades as an attorney, former real estate agent and former owner of affordable rental properties in Arizona. Tom is also past president of the Maricopa County Board of Health and the Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority. 

U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko announced she is running for Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, and Kari Lake is trying to make peace with Meghan McCain. Our Friday NewsCap panelists break down those and more of the week's top stories. Plus, our Saguaro Land series continues with a look at how social media has shined a spotlight on the Sonoran Desert. That and more on The Show.

Marcus Dell'Artino of First Strategic and Stacy Pearson of Lumen Strategies joined The Show to talk about U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko running for Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, a series of immigration-related bills advancing at the state Capitol, a spat between two high-profile Arizona Republicans and more.

We want to learn more about you! Please tell us a bit about yourself by participating in a brief survey at cnn.com/audie -- and thank you! ---- Today, we present an episode of David Axelrod's CNN podcast, The Axe Files. Lifelong Republican Bill Gates was working as a lawyer and serving on the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors in Arizona's most populous county when the 2020 election upended his life. Maricopa County became a hub of the Stop the Steal movement, and Bill, who defended the safety and legitimacy of the election, became a top target. Bill joined David to talk about navigating vicious attacks from those within his own party, the toll it took on his mental health and that of his family, and his hopes for the future of the Republican Party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We want to learn more about you! Please tell us a bit about yourself by participating in a brief survey at cnn.com/audie -- and thank you! ---- Today, we present an episode of David Axelrod's CNN podcast, The Axe Files. Lifelong Republican Bill Gates was working as a lawyer and serving on the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors in Arizona's most populous county when the 2020 election upended his life. Maricopa County became a hub of the Stop the Steal movement, and Bill, who defended the safety and legitimacy of the election, became a top target. Bill joined David to talk about navigating vicious attacks from those within his own party, the toll it took on his mental health and that of his family, and his hopes for the future of the Republican Party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An enormous amount of work goes into planning for Election Day. For months, poll workers and election administrators prepare to run their local elections smoothly to ensure that no one is left out of the democratic process. In this episode, host Simone Leeper takes listeners on a journey through the intricate process of running a local election, from its initial stages to the final vote tally. This comprehensive exploration highlights the checks and balances in place to facilitate voter participation and to guarantee that the final results will be accurate. In interviews with election administrators and experts, this episode underscores the commitment to ensuring free, fair and secure elections while promoting inclusivity and accessibility for all eligible voters.Simone engages in a captivating conversation with two experienced election workers: Scott Jarrett from Maricopa County, Arizona, and Lorena Portillo of Las Vegas, Nevada. They provide a valuable insider's perspective on the behind-the-scenes workings of the electoral process. Simone also speaks with Campaign Legal Center's Director of Voting, Advocacy and Partnerships, Jonathan Diaz, who breaks down the election process, from voter registration and polling station setup to ballot counting and result certification. Each guest offers a detailed glimpse into the meticulous planning and execution that goes into safeguarding the democratic process. Host and Guests:Simone Leeper litigates a wide range of redistricting-related cases at CLC, challenging gerrymanders and advocating for election systems that guarantee all voters an equal opportunity to influence our democracy. Prior to arriving at CLC, Simone was a law clerk in the office of Senator Ed Markey and at the Library of Congress, Office of General Counsel. She received her J.D. cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center in 2019 and a bachelor's degree in political science from Columbia University in 2016.Scott Jarrett has been with Maricopa County Elections, a Department of the Board of Supervisors, for over four years. He currently serves as the Elections Director responsible for directing all in-person voting, tabulation operations, candidate filing, campaign finance, and warehouse operations. Scott is a wealth of knowledge directing the department operations and implementing strategic direction. He works closely with the Maricopa County Recorder, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors and reports to the Maricopa County Manager. Scott is also an Elections Task Force member of the Bi-Partisan Policy Center, a member of the Election Assistance Commission Local Leadership Council and serves as president of the Election Officials of Arizona.Lorena S. Portillo was appointed the Clark County Registrar of Voters in March 2023, bringing more than 25 years of experience in elections to the office. As Registrar, Lorena serves as director of the County Election Department and is responsible for administering all local, state and federal elections for more than 1.3 million registered voters in Clark County. Lorena first joined the Election Department in 1998 as a part-time worker. She soon earned a full-time position with the department and steadily rose through the ranks, ultimately serving as Assistant Registrar of Voters for eight years. Ms. Portillo was born and raised in Las Vegas. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Phoenix and is a Certified Elections Registration Administrator through The Election Center.Jonathan Diaz is Director of Voting, Advocacy and Partnerships at Campaign Legal Center. He advocates for laws and policies that expand the freedom to vote for all Americans, and coordinates CLC's relationships with national, state and local voting rights partners. Jonathan helps lead CLC's work on combating election interference and participates on behalf of CLC on a number of democracy reform coalitions, coordinating CLC's work with partner organizations at the national, state and local levels. He also litigates voting rights cases across the United States, including VoteAmerica v. Raffensperger (N.D.Ga.), LUCHA v. Fontes (D.Ariz.), and Raysor v. Lee (N.D.Fla./11th Cir./SCOTUS). Jonathan frequently provides commentary on voting rights and election law issues in the media; he has been quoted in publications including the New York Times, Miami Herald and ProPublica, and has appeared on Univision, NPR and CNN, where he was an election law analyst during the 2020 election cycle. Links:In-Person Voting AccessCount Every Vote, So Every Vote CountsElection Workers Deserve to Feel Safe. Nevada is Taking Action About CLC:Democracy Decoded is a production of Campaign Legal Center, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization which advances democracy through law at the federal, state and local levels, fighting for every American's right to responsive government and a fair opportunity to participate in and affect the democratic process. Learn more about us. Democracy Decoded is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.We want to hear from you! 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If you're thinking Arizona is stuck in a "Groundhog Day"-type situation with the 2020 presidential election and all its fallout, think of Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chairman Clint Hickman. The Republican chairman has had a front-row seat to Arizona's election drama over the past three years and has been personally impacted by it. As a member of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, Hickman tried to reach an agreement with the Arizona House and Senate over a review of the county's 2020 election results. When the Senate moved ahead on its own, Hickman was part of the county's battles with that chamber over the resulting ballot recount. Recently, he watched a man who had personally threatened him with lynching because of this decision get sentenced to 2 ½ years in prison. Hickman was a key stakeholder in the county's elections administration both in 2020, when the process went well, and in 2022, when it wasn't as smooth. This week on The Gaggle, a podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, hosts Ron Hansen and Mary Jo Pitzl are joined by Hickman to talk about elections, the growing legal tab for former Sheriff Joe Arpaio and the Arizona Diamondbacks' stadium wishes. As the recently elected chairman of the five-member board, Hickman discussed issues past and present. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lifelong Republican Bill Gates was working as a lawyer and serving on the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors in Arizona's most populous county when the 2020 election upended his life. Maricopa County became a hub of the Stop the Steal movement, and Bill, who defended the safety and legitimacy of the election, became a top target. Bill joined David to talk about navigating vicious attacks from those within his own party, the toll it took on his mental health and that of his family, and his hopes for the future of the Republican Party.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy