Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

The Board of Supervisors reconvened in regular session and unanimously approved taking legal action in all litigation matters related to the embezzlement by the former County Treasurer, Elizabeth Gutjahr. The decision was influenced by a new Arizona Supreme Court decision and multiple positive developments.

About this meeting

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

Transcript

13 sections

53:56 – 54:50Speaker 2

Whoa. Whoa. At this time, I'd like to entertain a motion to adjourn executive session and reconvene in regular session.

54:51Speaker 1

So moved. Second.

54:52 – 55:26Speaker 2

There's been a motion and a second. Any further discussion? All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. Motion carries unanimously. Action item D. Discussion possible action to take legal action in all litigation matters related to the embezzlement by the former County Treasurer Elizabeth gut far including but not limited to appeals of recent decisions and refiling a complaint against the Auditor General entertain a motion move to approve

55:28 – 55:58Speaker 2

There's been a motion and a second. At this time, we have discussion. And the only thing that I would like to say is at this time, BASED ON NEW ARIZONA SUPREME COURT DECISION AND MULTIPLE POSITIVE DEVELOPMENTS, THE COUNTY SUPPORTS THE COUNTY'S CONTINUED EFFORTS MOVING FORWARD AND THAT'S WHAT I'D LIKE TO SAY. MR. MAY, DO YOU HAVE ANYTHING THAT YOU'D LIKE TO ADD?

56:00 – 56:11Speaker 1

No, Mr. Chairman. I think that summarizes it quite well. I think there's certainly some new avenues that are opened up now, especially based on the Chandler case and the Supreme Court.

56:12Speaker 2

Thank you, sir. Any further discussion?

56:17Speaker 2

Hearing none, we'll move to vote. All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed? Abstention? Motion carries unanimously.

56:26Speaker 1

With that, we'll move to item E, adjournment. Do I have a motion to adjourn?

56:30Speaker 2

Moved to adjourn.

56:32Speaker 2

Motion and seconded. All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. Motion carries unanimously. We are now adjourned.

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