Supervisor Stewart Votes to Have Discussions with the Recorder Publicly
Dear Neighbors,
Today, during the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Formal Meeting, I voted in favor of requesting Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap to submit reports pursuant to A.R.S. §11-253(a). This statute allows the Board to ask any county officer to provide reports on matters related to their duties, including the budget.
There are ongoing questions from the public, the Board of Supervisors, and the Recorder’s Office regarding the Board's and the Recorder's responsibilities. This forum offers a great opportunity to clarify questions about the Shared Service Agreement (SSA), the mention of disenfranchisement, and budget requests. This is a GOOD thing.
Using this forum, we can ensure that questions are addressed, and statements are explained in a clear and transparent manner. Most importantly, I want the public to be able to watch. This is something I have been advocating for since day one.
For example, recent statements have claimed that the Board and Recorder’s office, past and present, may have disenfranchised voters. My job is to fully understand these claims. If even one eligible voter were prevented from casting a lawful ballot, the Recorder and the Board need to implement an immediate corrective action plan. Hence, my vote to discuss this in public with the Recorder.
Bottom line, this is a great opportunity for the public to see what’s going on and for the Board and Recorder to work together to create solutions for you.
ICYMI
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Maricopa County District 1
district1@maricopa.gov
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