Remarks by Kate Brophy McGee
311 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 5 of 13
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Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“Thank you, Kim. Good luck. Is it Raider? Raider. Or Radar?”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“Until it comes to treats and then it's Raider. Yes, exactly. Okay. Thank you so much and always appreciate this moment on the agenda. Madam, are there any announcements or corrections to the agenda?”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“Thank you very much. We will now proceed to the presentation of the 2026 Rising Star Award Ceremony. I'm so excited to do this. I was absolutely enthralled last year when then-Chair Galvin sponsored this event. After a competitive nomination and selection process, I'm so excited to share our second annual cohort of rising stars has been assembled. These six awardees are exemplary examples and exemplary representatives of our county staff. They show up every day and work tirelessly for Maricopa County residents. Again, thanks to my colleague Supervisor Tom Galvin for organizing this program to…”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“What a great video. What a wonderful group. Thank you. The Rising Star Program would not have been possible without the support from our wonderful Human Resources Department. Here is Human Resources Director Emily Parrish to share more about this program's many benefits.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“And thank you for your presentation, Emily. What a spectacular, marvelous group of county employees. And before we end the ceremony or the presentation by handing out awards, your embarrassment is not done yet, and taking photos. I want to offer my fellow board members the opportunity to congratulate our award winners, starting with Supervisor Tom Gell.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“Thank you, Supervisor Galvin. Supervisor Gallardo.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“And thank you. And ending up with last but not least, Vice Chair Lesko.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“Thank you all for your comments. And now it's time for a photo op. So I would ask my fellow board members, county manager Jen Pacorsky, Emily Parrish, and our six award winners to join me standing in front of the desk right here in the, well, in front of the dais.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“And I think we will take just a few minutes for recess, depending. So if you would like to stay and see the rest of the board meeting, we welcome you. But if this is what you came for, we'll give you an opportunity to leave. Thank you. Thank you all for waiting and now we will get on with the boring business of good government starting with planning and zoning hearings consent agenda. First I would like to read the rules of decorum. It is the intent of the members of the Board of Supervisors to follow orderly procedures for conducting business. The chair of the board of supervisors has the…”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“Thank you. There's a motion on the floor. Is there a second?”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“It's been moved and seconded. All those in favor will say aye. Aye. Those opposed? The motion passes unanimously. We now proceed to statutory hearings. Item 9, de-annexation from City of Avondale to Maricopa County and Transportation 10 and 11. Patent easement abandonments. Madam Clerk, are there any speaker forms for items 9 through 11? Madam Chair, I have none on these items. Thank you very much. The board will now consider items 9 through 11. Madam Vice Chair?”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“It's been moved and seconded. All those in favor will say aye. Aye.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“Any opposed? The motion carries unanimously. Proceeding to item 12, statutory hearings. Health code fee changes on behalf of environmental services. Madam Clerk, do we have any speaker forms? Madam Chair, none were received on this item. Thank you. The board will now consider item 12. Madam Vice Chair?”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“It's been moved and seconded. We will now proceed to a vote. All those in favor will say aye.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“Madam Vice Chair, do you want to break it up? We could approve 13 through 56. We do it in pieces.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“All those in favor will vote aye. Aye. Any opposed? That motion passes unanimously. Now we need to look at 58 through 96.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“It's been moved and seconded. All those in favor of approving items 58 through 96 will say aye.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“Those opposed? Motion passes unanimously.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“Thank you. There's a motion on the floor. Is there a second, please?”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“It's been moved and seconded. All those in favor will say aye. Aye. Those opposed? Motion passes unanimously.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“It's been moved and seconded. All those in favor will say aye.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026