They put him under oath.
At the February 18, 2026 Special Board of Supervisors meeting, Recorder Justin Heap was sworn in and forced to give testimony about his office’s operations.
Watch the full clip here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=macUIRp_drg
Supervisor Mark Stewart made a motion declaring that Recorder Heap had satisfied the statute and fulfilled his duties under ARS 11-253.
The motion received zero seconds. Chair Kate Brophy McGee quickly ruled it out of order.
Heap calmly explained the situation: a one-time effort to ensure 37 rural voters in two precincts wouldn’t be disenfranchised in the CD7 election. Yet the Board treated it like a major scandal while continuing to push for more control.
This wasn’t about cooperation. It was about power.
The video also contrasts this with earlier remarks from Rep. Joseph Chaplik on legislative authority versus the strict constitutional limits placed on county boards under Article 12 and Article 8 of the Arizona Constitution. Counties don’t have the same expulsion powers as the Legislature — and the Board knows it.
The Board keeps trying to strong-arm elected officials who aren’t falling in line. Meanwhile, real issues with elections, budgets, and access go unaddressed.
The public is watching this theater. Elected officials like Justin Heap are standing their ground under oath while the Board plays political games.
No more unchecked power plays. No more treating other elected officials like subordinates.
Times have changed. Citizens see exactly what’s happening.
Share this video. Demand transparency and respect for the separation of duties — not more political theater at taxpayer expense.
It is Our Duty.
Stay vigilant.
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