⚠️ CRITICAL: Election Authority Still Missing
After 88 days of defying Judge Blaney’s April 16 order on election authority, the Board has scheduled a formal meeting with NO ELECTION AUTHORITY ITEMS on the public agenda.
The July 9 executive session on this matter remains in recess with no reconvene date announced.
Primary Election: Days away
Legal Status: Board still lacks statutory authority to administer elections
Meeting Logistics
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, July 15, 2026 |
| Time | 9:30 AM |
| Location | Supervisors’ Auditorium, 205 W. Jefferson, Phoenix, AZ 85003 |
| Chair | Kate Brophy McGee (District 3) |
| Vice Chair | Debbie Lesko (District 4) |
| Public Access | 30 minutes prior (9:00 AM) per A.R.S. §38-431.02(H) |
| Public Comment | Call to the Public (Item 117) – 2 minutes per speaker |
| Written Comments | agenda.comments@maricopa.gov |
Attendance
- All five supervisors expected
- One or more may attend telephonically (will be announced)
Agenda Overview
| Section | Items | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Ceremonies | 1-5 | Roll call, invocation, pledge, pet showcase, proclamation |
| Planning & Zoning Consent | 6-23 | 18 zoning cases – bulk approval expected |
| Planning & Zoning Regular | N/A | None this meeting |
| Statutory Hearings | – | Clerk and Transportation settings |
| Board Consent Agenda | 24-100 | 77 items – bulk approval expected |
| Board Regular Agenda | 101-102 | 2 items requiring unanimous consent |
| Improvement District | 103 | Estrella Dells Water District amendment |
| Flood Control District | 104-110 | 7 items including $1M+ in projects |
| Library District | 111-116 | 6 items including donations |
| Call to the Public | 117 | Public comment period |
| Current Events | 118 | Supervisor/County Manager summary |
HIGHLIGHTS: What Citizens Should Know
🔥 Consent Agenda Bulk Approval (Items 24-100)
These 77 items will be approved by single motion unless a supervisor “pulls” an item for separate discussion. Key categories:
Major Financial Commitments
| Item | Description | Amount | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | Lease Financing for Equipment | $46.6 million | Countywide |
| 57 | Capital Projects Declaration | $53.4 million | Countywide |
| 58 | Capital Projects Declaration | $8.7 million | Countywide |
| 55 | National Forest Fees Distribution | 85/8/7% split | Countywide |
Total Potential Bonding: ~$108.7 million
Outside Law Enforcement Grants (County Attorney)
| Item | Grant | Amount | Match Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | AZ Criminal Justice Commission (Drug/Gang/Violent Crime) | $807,087 | 25% ($269,029) |
| 36 | US DOJ/DEA Homeland Security Task Force | $22,155 | None |
| 37 | AZ Auto Theft Authority | $318,458 | None |
Total Grants: $1.15 million
Note: All specify 0% indirect cost recovery; County absorbs ~$249K in administrative costs
Sheriff’s Office Agreements
| Item | Agreement | Amount/Details |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Governor’s Office Highway Safety (DUI) | $70,000 |
| 42 | Bell Textron Helicopter Training | $132,050 (Competition Impracticable) |
| 43 | AZ 9-1-1 Program | $333,000 |
| 44 | ASU Sworn Academy IGA | $1,500/recruit |
| 45 | Mesa Detention Training Academy | $1,000/registrant |
| 46 | Tempe HIDTA Agreement | Up to $30,000 |
School District Tax Levies (Items 39-40)
Cash Deficit Levies:
- Alhambra Elementary: $72,550
- Scottsdale Unified: $7,500,000
Judgment/Resolution Levies: $8.5+ million total across 56 school districts
Largest:
- Phoenix High School: $1,015,696
- Queen Creek Unified: $1,019,566
- Scottsdale Unified: $1,082,070
Total School District Tax Impact: ~$16+ million
GPEC Reappointments (Item 28)
Voting Members:
- Kate Brophy McGee (Supervisor)
- Thomas Galvin (Supervisor)
- Jennifer Pokorski (County Manager)
Business Sector (5 members):
- Amy Perry
- Chris DeRose
- Chris Grogan
- Brad Wright
- Chris Zaharis
Note: This is the same GPEC where Thomas Galvin had conflict-of-interest concerns (see previous reports).
🔍 Regular Agenda Items (Unanimous Consent Required)
Item 101: No-Build Easement with City of Avondale
District: 5 (Gallardo)
Purpose: Grant Avondale perpetual easement for transitional housing project
Location: County-owned property in District 5
Item 102: Bureau of Reclamation Easement – Northern Parkway
District: 4 (Lesko)
Purpose: Grant perpetual easement to US Bureau of Reclamation for water distribution system relocation
Project: TT0372 Northern Parkway (103rd Ave to 91st Ave/Loop 101)
Impact: Required for major transportation corridor development
🌊 Flood Control District Items
Item 104: Apollo Gardens Drainage (Amendment 3)
District: 4 (Lesko) – Glendale
Cost: $613,000 (District share: $459,750; City share: $153,250)
Extension: Project construction extended to June 30, 2027
Item 105: Reems Road Channel Easement Amendment
District: 4 (Lesko)
Parties: VIP Industrial Holdings, ERMCO
Action: Update legal description, add benefited property
Item 106: Southern & Hawes Drainage (Mesa)
District: 2 (Galvin)
Cost: $421,730 (District share: $316,297; City share: $105,433)
Purpose: Improve wall openings, install vertical grates to increase runoff intake
Item 108: Property Acquisition by Donation
District: 4 (Lesko)
Property: APN 504-19-007C (Buckeye FRS No. 2, I-10 area)
Donor: Patricia E. Shawver Revocable Trust
Value: Donation (purchased 2022, donation approved 2023)
Item 109: Property Sale
District: 3 (Brophy McGee)
Property: FCD FP-001-EX (APN 202-11-025E)
Sale Price: $30,000 (public auction, June 4, 2026)
Buyer: J Wesley Smith
History: Floodprone property acquired through acquisition program, declared excess 2017
📋 Planning & Zoning Consent Cases (18 Items)
These pass unless pulled for discussion:
| Item | Case # | Project | District | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Z2022077 | Mi Hacienda (outdoor event venue) | 5 | SUP |
| 7 | MCP250004 | Stellar on Patton (RV/boat/mini-storage) | 4 | MCP |
| 8 | Z250009 | (Zone change – need details) | ? | ZC |
| 9 | SU250029 | (Special Use – need details) | ? | SUP |
| 10 | SU250040 | (Special Use – need details) | ? | SUP |
| 11 | Z250040 | (Zone change – need details) | ? | ZC |
| 12 | SU250041 | (Special Use – need details) | ? | SUP |
| 13 | SU260005 | Commercial Public Storage | 1 | SUP |
| 14 | Z260005 | Dove Valley RV | 4 | ZC |
| 15 | SU260006 | NW Valley RV Storage Major Amendment | 4 | SUP |
| 16 | SU260009 | (Special Use – need details) | ? | SUP |
| 17 | Z260009 | (Zone change – need details) | ? | ZC |
| 18 | Z260015 | (Zone change – need details) | ? | ZC |
| 19 | Z260017 | (Zone change – need details) | ? | ZC |
| 20-23 | (Additional cases) |
Notable from extracted text:
- Item 6 (Mi Hacienda): Outdoor event venue, District 5, 5-year permit, max 100 persons, noise limits
- Item 7 (Stellar on Patton): Military Compatibility Permit, District 4, near Luke AFB, requires noise disclosure
- Item 14 (Dove Valley RV): Zone change to C-3 CUPD, District 4, Wittmann area
🏛️ Open Questions Citizens Should Ask
Missing Election Authority
- Why is the Board meeting formally with no election authority action items?
- What is the status of the July 9 executive session that was left in recess?
- Has the Board obtained legal authority to administer the upcoming primary election?
Outside Counsel Pattern
- Why did the Treasurer’s Office use Tully Bailey LLP instead of County Attorney on July 13?
- Why did the Board use Kory Langhofer/Statecraft PLLC instead of County Attorney on July 9?
- Is the County Attorney’s office being systematically bypassed?
Financial Transparency
- Why does lease financing (Item 56) exempt capital expenditures from Expenditure Limitation Report?
- What specific equipment will the $46.6 million lease finance?
- What capital projects are included in the $62.1 million declarations (Items 57-58)?
GPEC Conflicts
- Does Thomas Galvin have a continuing conflict with GPEC matters?
- Why are both Galvin and Brophy McGee reappointed to GPEC voting positions?
📊 Financial Summary This Meeting
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Lease Financing | $46,640,618 |
| Capital Projects Bonding | $62,100,000 |
| Federal/State Grants | $1,147,701 |
| School District Levies | ~$16,000,000+ |
| Flood Control Projects | $1,034,730 |
| Other Contracts | ~$500,000 |
| TOTAL EXPOSURE | ~$127+ million |
📅 Upcoming Critical Dates
| Date | Event | Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| July 15 | This formal meeting | Agenda approval |
| July 15 | Avondale Deannexation Hearing | Set at July 13 meeting |
| TBD | Election authority executive session reconvene | Cancelled July 10, no new date |
| August | Primary Election | Days away, legal authority unclear |
🗣️ How to Participate
In Person
- Arrive by 9:00 AM (30 min early per statute)
- Fill out speaker’s form with Clerk of the Board
- Wait for “Call to the Public” (Item 117)
- 2-minute limit unless Chair extends
Written Comments
- Email: agenda.comments@maricopa.gov
- Deadline: Before meeting starts
- Comments will be summarized during public comment period
Watch Live
- Check Maricopa County website for livestream link
- Address: http://www.maricopa.gov/324/Board-of-Supervisors-Meeting-Information
This report compiled from DRAFT agenda released prior to meeting. Final agenda may differ. Verify at Clerk of the Board office or online 24 hours prior to meeting.
Last Updated: July 13, 2026, 5:00 PM MST
