Remarks by Mark Stewart
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“Madam Chair, thank you. I'd like to invite Recorder Justin Heath to the podium. After the pledge and the invocation, I'd like to say a few words. Madam Chair, thank you. Thank you.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“Thank you, Madam Chair, and thank you so much, Recorder Heap. As our 31st Recorder, we're excited about you overseeing voter registration, mail and early voting, and recording of public documents for one of the nation's largest counties. Since taking office in January of 2025, you've led efforts to strengthen voter role integrity, improve the speed and transparency of signature verification, and successfully restore the Recorder's statutory authority. over election administration. Before coming recorder, Justin represented Arizona's Legislative District 10 in the State House of…”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“Madam Chair, can we pull item 57, 97, 98, and 101, please?”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“Madam Chair, I've got a question, a couple of questions about this particular program. I don't know if somebody from staff can answer these for me.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“Good morning, Jim. Thanks for being here. I had a couple questions about this particular program. Can you tell me who the vendor is and how these pole cameras will be used?”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“So is there any data recorded from these or they're used during operations and they're static cameras? There just wasn't a lot of background information on this and I want to make sure that you know and Sheriff Sheridan knows that we support what you guys are trying to accomplish but I'm just a little concerned about a couple things so...”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“Thank you. So on this particular contract, there's a 30-day notice if we find that it's not being used appropriately. We're hearing stories about flock and those type of things, and I know as representing District 1, there's been a number of conversations and suggestions that Flock is doing bad acting. And I'm glad that you clarified that these are not Flock cameras. And Supervisor Galvin makes some really good points as it relates to security. We're always balancing warrantless surveillance, NDAA, those kind of things with public safety. And it's a tough balancing act. What I'd like to do is…”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“Thank you, Madam Chair. And thank you so much for clarifying that. Yeah, a little bit of a misspoke. And Supervisor Galvin's 100% correct. So we want to be careful with that. But thank you for the clarification.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“And Madam Chair, we will follow up with you. I want to learn who's using the data, if it's warrantless or if you have to get warrants to listen in or whatever it's being used for. I just need to learn a little bit more. But thank you, Jim. You bet.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“Thank you. How much money are we talking about in total? How much is left over that still needs to be spent?”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“That's the total amount is $2.2 million? Correct. How much of that do you think we'll end up spending?”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“Okay, that's good to know. So this is essentially COVID money. COVID's been, it's in the rear view mirror, thank goodness. And we still have this residual funding that now we're trying to use up, or we send it back to the Treasury? Yes. Okay. Thank you, Madam Chair.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“Madam Chair, I'd like to explain my vote. Briefly. Thank you, Madam Chair. You know, COVID's been over for a very long time. And while I understand that we're trying to make ends meet with our budget on a few things, And I know that there's some important expenditures that are listed in here. I think it's time with nearly $40 trillion in debt, the inflation creation from these ARPA dollars and other federal funding mechanisms have really put our middle class and working class in a tough bind inflationary-wise. I'll be voting no under the recommendation that we send this back to the Treasury.…”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“I think the feds just turned off our lights. Can I change my vote if it means we run out of electricity?”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“I think we're getting close. Did you want to say something? Yes, Madam Chair.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“Thank you very much. I You know, these particular ARPA programs have been a challenge for many municipalities like Chandler, for the county. At one time, they were necessary, possibly. Anytime the Treasury is printing money digitally, it creates inflationary pressures. for the community. We've experienced it for the past five or six years, or actually eight or nine years, and it's unfortunate. Regardless of that, I appreciate the explanation from the county manager, Pekorski, and Mike. Thank you for the clarification there. I'll be voting yes. Thank you.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“Madam Chair, I get the background behind this and I understand the goals, rather lofty. This is another one of those issues that you know, I would prefer for free market to take hold. We certainly want to help those that need help. I know that in my time with Chandler, we realized that homelessness and issues of eviction were a big challenge, and many times it was more impactful to help somebody stay in housing versus them becoming homeless. It became more of an expense to the overall community, plus there were ways that we could help them with wraparound services, et cetera. I think my only…”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“Thank you. County Manager, is the Melendrez case putting undue pressure on our ability to respond in a faster method or a faster manner? That stress that's putting on with the body cameras, etc., that we have to review for that particular program?”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“I'm open to that. Madam Chair, thank you. I so appreciate it.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“Thank you, Madam Chair. And to Supervisor Gallardo's point, excellently put, you know, as a board, we shall approve items like this. It's not whether or not we get to choose based on the statute and the way it's written. So thank you for clarifying that, Supervisor Gallardo.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“Thank you, Madam Chair. Just a couple of things that I wanted to sort of brag about as relates to yesterday I was able to attend an event at Gila River Indian Community where the first MD granting school of medicine will be placed on tribal lands in the Gila River Indian Community in conjunction with the University of Arizona. It's the first of its kind in the nation and it's a pretty remarkable event. It was quite a turnout. I'm extremely proud of the work that Gila River and University of Arizona put forth to make this happen so that their community can grow doctors there and hopefully in…”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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Board of Supervisors · Jul 15, 2026