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Why was Maricopa County Board of Supervisors surveillance footage provided in response to public records requests in 2025, yet surveillance footage from April 8, 2026 is now being denied?
This video documents the paper trail. SAFETY CONCERNS, OVERLOOKED!
In 2025, public records requests for BOS surveillance video were fulfilled. Following events on April 8, 2026, multiple public records requests were submitted seeking surveillance footage. A written notice was also delivered on July 15, 2026, requesting preservation of evidence and public records.
The documentation presented in this video also shows that Deputy Hatch obtained access to the April 8, 2026 surveillance footage through County Security Services and reviewed that footage as part of his report.
The video then examines an example involving sworn testimony and what the surveillance footage reportedly showed, allowing viewers to compare the documented accounts for themselves.
Yet the public records requests seeking the surveillance footage have been denied.
The central question is simple:
Why was BOS surveillance footage available through public records requests in 2025, but the April 8, 2026 footage is being denied when no policy change has been identified?
This video presents the records, reports, requests, and timeline so the public can review the evidence and reach its own conclusions.
Transparency matters. Public records matter. Follow the rules.
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BOS Surveillance Video: Fulfilled in 2025 — Denied for April 8, 2026 | No Policy Change Identified

Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap puts his election-equipment concerns on the public record ahead of the 2026 General Election.
During the discussion, Heap says the Recorder’s Office is willing to share equipment and raises concerns about the transition between early voting and Election Day operations, including the work required to have voting locations ready when polls open.
Under the county’s July 2026 settlement, the Recorder’s Office is responsible for early in-person voting, while the Board of Supervisors’ Elections Department controls Election Day voting, including site setup and operation of equipment. Maricopa County Environmental Services
In this excerpt, Heap explains why he wants his concerns—and his willingness to share equipment—placed clearly on the record.
Hear his statement and the concerns in his own words.
Maricopa County, Arizona
September 30, 2026
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Maricopa County Recorder Puts It on the Record: Willing to Share Election Equipment

What was said when the cameras were rolling?
This video brings together several revealing exchanges from the September 30, 2026 Maricopa County Board of Supervisors meeting concerning election administration and the ongoing dispute over responsibilities between the Board and the Recorder.
Hear the participants in their own words:
• Recorder Justin Heap discusses concerns surrounding election operations and explains that, from his perspective, the dispute did not suddenly begin with litigation but developed through an ongoing series of issues dating back to the new Board taking office in January 2025.
• Vice Chair Debbie Lesko responds and uses the words “before I was installed.”
• Chair Kate Brophy McGee redirects the discussion to questions from the Board.
• Supervisor Mark Stewart asks whether the Board can hear directly from staff about their concerns.
• Brophy McGee then responds to the Recorder: “You’ve taken a staff-level concern and elevated it to this level.”
The broader dispute over election responsibilities has involved negotiations, litigation and disagreements over IT and election duties. Maricopa County itself has publicly documented negotiations between the Recorder and Board members dating to spring 2025, while Supervisor Stewart has described a breakdown in communication and trust that had been “building for some time.” Maricopa County
This video presents these exchanges together so viewers can hear the words, observe the discussion, and reach their own conclusions about the concerns being raised and how county officials responded.
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
September 30, 2026 | Phoenix, Arizona
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Elections: What Was Said When the Cameras Were Rolling, Maricopa County, Arizona 9-30-26

This shorter segment of ON THE RECORD — 9/30/2026 focuses on the formal public notice concerning voting-system compliance for the November 3, 2026 General Election.
The notice requests documented verification of the actual voting equipment and systems intended for use—including applicable hardware, firmware, software versions, certification, laboratory testing, configuration, security, pre-election testing, and manual-verification requirements. Pasted markdown
The requested course of action:
VERIFY • CORRECT • PREPARE • DOCUMENT
The notice does not presume that every concern establishes a violation. It requests review of the evidence and a written determination addressing the issues presented. Pasted markdown
Supporting materials include prior notices, technical and certification materials, sworn firsthand affidavits concerning reported election-equipment experiences, compliance-review evidence, and Public Records Request No. 26-130. Pasted markdown
The notice and supporting materials were distributed through multiple methods to establish a record of delivery, including mailing and physical delivery associated with the September 30, 2026 Board of Supervisors meeting. Pasted markdown
REVIEW THE NOTICE & SUPPORTING INFORMATION:
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The requested outcome is not a predetermined conclusion.
It is a documented answer. Pasted markdown
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ON THE RECORD: Public Notice Served — Verify, Correct, Prepare & Document | Maricopa County

This shorter segment from ON THE RECORD — 9/30/2026 focuses on statements made by Maricopa County officials concerning election administration, Elections I.T., and the role of Deputy CIO Nate Young.
Hear the recorded exchanges involving Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap and members of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, including discussion about working together, staff concerns, and the transition being discussed.
The segment also explains why Nate Young, Deputy CIO for Elections I.T., became part of the developing public record.
PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST NO. 2158 seeks communications relevant to these issues. At the time of publication, a response to that request remains pending.
The segment closes with a question for the public:
When elected officials rely on unelected staff for decisions affecting election administration in Maricopa County, where does the advice end—and elected accountability begin?
This video presents the recorded statements and pending records request so viewers can examine the sequence and reach their own conclusions.
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ON THE RECORD: Nate Young, Elections I.T. & a Public Records Request | Maricopa County

On September 30, 2026, several important matters went ON THE RECORD during the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors meeting.
This full-length video brings the pieces together—including statements and exchanges made during the meeting, election information technology, public-records questions, and formal notices that had already been provided to county officials.
THE NOTICE DID NOT BEGIN ON SEPTEMBER 30.
The notice was first provided by email on September 24, 2026.
On September 30, 2026, the notice was also delivered in person, placing the matter directly before county officials during the public meeting.
Copies were additionally sent by Certified Mail with return-receipt documentation, creating another record of delivery.
This video includes and examines statements involving Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap, Board of Supervisors Chair Kate Brophy McGee, and Nate Young, Deputy CIO for Elections I.T.
Another important part of the developing record is:
PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST NO. 2158
That request seeks records concerning the Nate Young matter and communications relevant to the issues documented in this video. At the time of this video’s publication, a response to that request is still pending.
The purpose of this full video is to preserve the sequence in context:
September 24, 2026 — Notice delivered by email
September 30, 2026 — Notice delivered in person
Certified Mail — Additional documented delivery
Public Records Request No. 2158 — Response pending at publication
Rather than viewing individual statements in isolation, viewers can hear what was actually said, see what was formally placed on the record, and follow the documentation as it develops.
ON THE RECORD — September 30, 2026
Public statements. Public notice. Public records. And questions still awaiting answers.
Additional shorter videos will break out key portions of this full presentation for closer examination.
Any records or official responses received after publication can be examined alongside what was already on the record as of September 30, 2026.
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ON THE RECORD 9/30/2026 | Public Notice, Election I.T. & the Questions Still Awaiting Answers

During the September 30, 2026 Maricopa County Board of Supervisors meeting, Vice Chair Debbie Lesko questions the Recorder during a discussion involving election responsibilities, equipment, litigation, and the relationship between the Recorder’s Office and the Elections Department.
The exchange covers how election duties are divided, comparisons with Pinal County, and the disagreements that have developed between county officials.
Then, near the end of the exchange, Lesko says:
“Before I was installed…”
That is where this excerpt ends.
Rather than interpreting the statement for viewers, this video presents her words as spoken so viewers can hear the exchange and reach their own conclusions.
Maricopa County, Arizona | September 30, 2026
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The Quiet Parts Said Out Loud | Debbie Lesko on Maricopa County Elections

At the September 30, 2026 Maricopa County Board of Supervisors formal meeting, Vice Chair Debbie Lesko questions Recorder Justin Heap about election operations, equipment, and the disputes that have led to litigation. The county confirms that this was a formal Board meeting held September 30. Maricopa County
During the exchange, Heap explains his position on how responsibilities have been divided between the Recorder’s Office and the Board-controlled Elections Department. The discussion includes Elections Director Scott Jarrett, election equipment, and the operational differences between the two offices. The 2026 settlement itself separates responsibilities: the Recorder controls early in-person voting, while the Board controls Election Day voting, and the county agreed to fund a separate $15 million IT system for the Recorder’s Office. Maricopa County Environmental Services
Heap also points to Pinal County as a comparison. Pinal County continues to use precinct-based Election Day voting, and county records identify Dana Lewis as both the County Recorder and Elections Director. Pinal County Explorer
Then comes a moment that speaks for itself.
While responding during the exchange, Lesko uses the words:
“Before I was installed…”
That is where this excerpt ends. No interpretation is needed—the video allows viewers to hear the statement, the election-equipment discussion leading up to it, and the surrounding context for themselves.
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
September 30, 2026 | Maricopa County, Arizona
#MaricopaCounty #ArizonaElections #ElectionEquipment #DebbieLesko #JustinHeap #ElectionAdministration

Election Equipment — And the QUIET Part, Said Out Loud !