(Photo courtesy of Maricopa County Board of Supervisors) By Craig Morgan | AZ Insider One month ago, Tom Galvin hung a carrot of hope in front of downtrodden Coyotes fans. On the day he was sworn in as Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chair, Galvin announced his intent to form an advisory committee of political and business leaders dedicated to bringing the …
“I am excited to announce the opening of the Gilbert Road Bridge, which will ensure that flood waters will no longer impact this route, giving residents peace of mind. The Gilbert Road Bridge is a vital connection in the East Valley between the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC), Mesa, Fountain Hills, North Scottsdale and beyond. It provides a link …
Photo via Maricopa County Hello Friends, Ever since my colleagues elected me as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors on January 6, I have been hard at work advancing the priorities I discussed in my Chairman’s speech. Check out some of my latest interviews with local media to see how I am advocating for public safety, economic development, and efficient …
Introduction to the Role of Maricopa County Board of Supervisors John Hook: “Could you give us a quick thumbnail [on the Board of Supervisors]?” Thomas Galvin: “Absolutely… we are in control of your property taxes, but we’re also in control of many other things that cover the entire County, including elections, air quality, transportation. We control the budget — it’s a …
Maricopa County District 2 Supervisor, newly elected Board Chairman, and Rose Law Group partner and attorney Thomas Galvin grew up in New York as a Mets baseball fan, attended Notre Dame and roots for “Fighting Irish” football, and enjoys kickin’ it musically with Tupac, Biggie and Pearl Jam. Those topics just scratch the surface of his 35-minute chat with Dennis Welch, as …
“People want election results faster and, when misinformation has more time to fester, it breeds mistrust in our system. That’s why I introduced my 95:1 plan to ensure 95% of all votes are tabulated by the end of Election Night. I’m thankful the Legislature has heard my call and put forth Senate Bill 1011, which will remove administrative burdens on …
BY KTAR PHOENIX — As the state continues to face an affordable housing crisis, Maricopa County officials announced the opening of a new affordable housing complex in central Phoenix. The 66-unit complex called Acacia Heights II, near Seventh Avenue and Camelback Road, is the second of three phases of the development plan, according to a Maricopa County press release. “Too many …
Maricopa County Board Chairman and District 2 Supervisor Thomas Galvin on Monday “rekindled hope that NHL hockey will return to Arizona someday.” Major outlets have picked up the big news, including KTAR’s Outspoken with Bruce & Gaydos. Galvin joins the show “to talk about the possibility of NHL hockey returning to Arizona and the part he’s playing in trying to resurrect the sport in the …
By Jen Fifield | Votebeat Maricopa County’s new leadership will move immediately to commission an independent audit of the county’s election system, incoming supervisors announced at their first meeting Monday, but they promised that it will not be a repeat of the partisan, chaotic review of the county’s 2020 election results. The announcement came as the county swore in three …
