Board of Supervisors - Special Meeting

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors met on June 9, 2026, and unanimously approved the agenda. The board then moved into executive session to discuss litigation matters related to the embezzlement by the former county treasurer, Elizabeth Gutphar.

About this meeting

Government Body
Board of Supervisors
Meeting Type
Board Of Supervisors
Location
Santa Cruz County, AZ
Meeting Date
June 9, 2026

Transcript

7 sections

12:41 – 12:59Speaker 3

County Board of Supervisors called this meeting to order on June 9th, 2026 at 9 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors meeting room 120, located at 2150 North Congress Drive, Nogales, Arizona, 621. At this time, Ms. Campana, would you please lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance?

13:03 – 13:23Speaker 2

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to Thank you, madam.

13:23Speaker 3

Mr. Manager, are there any changes to the agenda?

13:26Speaker 1

Mr. Chair, there's no changes to the agenda.

13:28Speaker 3

Okay, at this time, I'd entertain a motion to accept the agenda as presented.

13:32Speaker 1

Move to approve. Second.

13:34 – 14:35Speaker 3

Any further discussion? Hearing none, all those in favor please signify by saying aye. Aye. Motion carries unanimously. At this time we'll move to item C, executive session. Consists of confidential discussions with attorneys or staff for possible direction. Unauthorized matters, no action is taken until the public portion of the meeting. Number one, pursuant to ARS 38-431.03A3 and 4, discussion and consultation for legal advice and or direction regarding all litigation matters related to the embezzlement by the former county treasurer, Elizabeth Gutphar, including updates on all related litigation and affected district positions. At this time, I'll entertain a motion to recess regular session and move into executive session. So moved. Second. Okay. Any further discussion? Hearing none. All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. Motion carries unanimously. We are now in executive session.

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