Remarks by Debbie Lesko
89 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 2 of 4
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“And Madam Chair and Tamara, and how do people apply for this? Because there's only a limited amount of money. So how do they even know about it?”
Board of Supervisors · Sep 2, 2026
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“And Madam Chair Tamara, can you tell me what do these people have to have legal status, be citizens in order to qualify? Madam Chair, Vice Chair Lesko,”
Board of Supervisors · Sep 2, 2026
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“And when you say a lawful resident, is that a green card holder? Who is that?”
Board of Supervisors · Sep 2, 2026
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“And Madam Chair and Tamara, do you know, I heard that there was some type of attempt to perhaps ban legal residents from getting it. Was there a court action that said we needed to offer this to legal residents?”
Board of Supervisors · Sep 2, 2026
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“Thank you. So I think what that means is that we are doing the county's requirements are the same as the Supreme Court's requirements. Is that correct?”
Board of Supervisors · Sep 2, 2026
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“Madam Chair, would you like me to make a motion on just 44 or 44 and 45? 44 and 45, please.”
Board of Supervisors · Sep 2, 2026
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“Thank you. Madam Chair, I move that we approve items number 44 and 45. Thank you. I'd like to explain my vote, Madam Chair.”
Board of Supervisors · Sep 2, 2026
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“Yes. Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that we approve items 72 through 75.”
Board of Supervisors · Sep 2, 2026
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“Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that we approve Item 76. Is there a second?”
Board of Supervisors · Sep 2, 2026
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“Madam Vice Chair? Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that we approve items 77 through 79. Second.”
Board of Supervisors · Sep 2, 2026
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“Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that we approve items 80 through 82.”
Board of Supervisors · Sep 2, 2026
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“Thank you, Madam Chair. I want to take a moment to recognize the outstanding work being done by the Maricopa County employees. This year, Maricopa County received an incredible 78 national achievement awards from the National Association of Counties, recognizing innovative programs and services across our departments, elected offices, and judicial agencies. These awards are reflective of the dedicated employees who come to work every day here. And as I've said it before, I've always been impressed by the staff here at Maricopa County. So congratulations to all the employees, all the…”
Board of Supervisors · Sep 2, 2026
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“Thank you, Madam Chair. Congratulations. What a great honor. And thanks to Tom Galvin for this program. It's a great program. I think we should do more of them. And to congratulate our employees. You know, I've worked in state government as a state legislator. I've worked in the federal government as a U.S. Congresswoman. But I have to tell you, I'm really impressed with Maricopa County. They run an efficient, well-run organization, government organization, and it's made up of great employees. And I know that it's well run because so many employees have worked for Maricopa County for many,…”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“Madam Vice Chair. Madam Chair, I make a motion that we approve item number six.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“Madam Chair, I move that we approve items number 7 and 8.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“Madam Chair, I move that we approve items 9 through 11.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“Madam Chair, I move that we approve item number 12.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“Madam Chair, I move that we approve items 13 through 56.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“Madam Chair, I move that we approve items 58 through 96.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“Madam Chair, I move that we approve items 99 and 100.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“Madam Chair, I move that we approve item 102. Thank you. Is there a second? Second.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“Do you want to do 104 through 156 or no?”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that we approve items 104 through 156.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“Madam Chair, I move that we approve item number 57. Second.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that we approve item number 97.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026