Remarks by Thomas Galvin
47 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 2 of 2
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“Madam chair if I can explain my vote please I vote aye Actually, I think supervisor Stewart explained it really really well So I'm not gonna speak as much as I thought I would because I think he did a great job of explaining it I too hate to see wasting of taxpayer money So if there's a plan presented to us by staff of how to better allocate in one instance here $700,000 I'm going to be happy to do it and I'm open to doing it I think supervisor Stewart EXPLAINED IT PERFECTLY WHILE WE'RE DOING THIS. THESE ITEMS ARE IN LINE WITH WHAT WE HEARD FROM STAFF REGARDING PRESIDENTIAL TRUMP'S HUD…”
Board of Supervisors · Sep 2, 2026
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Board of Supervisors · Sep 2, 2026
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“State that again, please. Madam Chair, sir, I'm asking, do you believe that this process with the federal monitor that costs at least $2 million a year and total cost for the sheriff's office that costs $34 million a year should continue? No, I don't think it should, but. Okay, that's what we're trying to do here, Madam Chair, is we're spending money on attorney to save the $34 million that you and your fellow taxpayers pay every single year for this. Thank you, Madam Chair.”
Board of Supervisors · Sep 2, 2026
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Board of Supervisors · Sep 2, 2026
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Board of Supervisors · Sep 2, 2026
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“OK. So asking for a budget max of up to $750,000 in an effort to save the taxpayers from spending any more than $300 million so far is a wise investment?”
Board of Supervisors · Sep 2, 2026
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Board of Supervisors · Sep 2, 2026
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“Madam Chair, thank you so much. And Emily, thank you. I want to also thank the county manager, Jen Prokorski. But Madam Chair, I want to thank you and congratulate you for overseeing this year's cohort of winners. But most of all, congratulations to the six of you. The resumes that we just heard and your service to Maricopa County speaks volumes to your commitment not only to public service but to your colleagues. and to the residents that we have here in Maricopa County. I'm especially proud of this program, the Rising Star Awards, because I created it last year. But I want it to be a…”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“Madam Chair, I'm going to recuse myself from the consent agenda. Please do. Thank you.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“I just want to underscore that I want law enforcement to have all the tools that they need for their counterterrorism efforts. Thank you sir. And thank you madam chair.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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Board of Supervisors · Aug 19, 2026
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“Madam Chair, I second. I'd like to make a comment to explain my vote.”
Board of Supervisors · Jul 15, 2026
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“yes supervisor galvin hi and madam chair like to explain my vote please uh madam chair thank you for explaining that question in case anyone else was curious or interested in this topic um yes the chair does make a decision on this but obviously it's up to the discretion of the entire board on how to vote i do know that the five members that we are reappointing to this gpeg board are prominent members of the community from across section of our business community and represent the county in wonderful ways and have been supportive of the board and the county and its endeavors. I know one thing…”
Board of Supervisors · Jul 15, 2026
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“Madam Chair, if I may, I would like to ask the county manager to give us a brief overview and then I have some comments as well for the motivations behind this agenda item. Thank you.”
Board of Supervisors · Jul 15, 2026
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“Thank you. And Madam Chair, I just have one question for the county manager. As I understand it, Jennifer, this resolution would apply to all employees that report up to the county manager through the Board of Supervisors, but do not apply to employees of the other county elected offices, correct?”
Board of Supervisors · Jul 15, 2026
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“Okay, thank you. Madam Chair, if I may. Please. I want to talk about the motivations for this, and I really want to extend my thanks to you for your leadership. You have shown leadership on a wide variety of issues this year as chair. You know, we heard today about your leadership on GPAC as well. But when it comes to this resolution of prohibiting personal profit from non-public information, It is very important for me and I know that it's important for this entire board for our constituents and our residents to know that everything we do here in Maricopa County is above board and frankly…”
Board of Supervisors · Jul 15, 2026
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Board of Supervisors · Jul 15, 2026
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Board of Supervisors · Jul 15, 2026
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“Yes, thank you. With gratitude to staff who worked on this and Madam Chair who put this on the agenda so quickly, I move passage of this item.”
Board of Supervisors · Jul 15, 2026
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“I do not want to directly address the speaker, but I just want to let him know that my staff is standing here in the back and he can go talk to them about his issue. We'd be happy to see if we can help. Thank you. Thank you.”
Board of Supervisors · Jul 15, 2026
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“Tom, we're going to miss you. Thank you so much, not just for your service to the county, but your considerable career. And I had the good fortune of interacting with you before I joined the county. and became a supervisor in all respects that I have dealt with you. You've been nothing but above board and professional. I also know that it's really hard in leadership positions in government. There's a lot of decisions you have to make, but a lot of times you have elected officials looking over your shoulder. But you've been fantastic. You've been a great public servant in the true sense of the…”
Board of Supervisors · Jul 15, 2026