Vote — approved

Thomas Galvin	yes
Kate Brophy McGee	yes
Mark Stewart	yes
Debbie Lesko	yes
Steve Gallardo	yes

Ayes: Thomas Galvin, Kate Brophy McGee, Mark Stewart, Debbie Lesko, Steve Gallardo

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61. RESIGNATION AND APPOINTMENT OF MARICOPA COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEMBERS (Supervisory District: All) Approval for the following actions regarding the Maricopa County Workforce Development Board (MCWDB) as set forth below: 1. Accept the resignation of John Soto (Program Manager, Arizona Department of Economic Security, DES Title III Representative) in the Governmental, Economic, and Community Development category of the Maricopa County Workforce Development Board, effective December 10, 2025. 2. Approve the appointment nomination of Chris Richardson (CTO, Rimini Street, IT- Emerging Technologies industry) in the Business category of the Maricopa County Workforce Development Board, effective upon approval on December 10, 2025, through June 30, 2029. 3. Approve the appointment nomination of Minky Kernacs (CEO, Mercurico Analytics, IT- Emerging Technologies industry, Small Business) in the Business category of the Maricopa County Workforce Development Board, effective upon approval on December 10, 2025, through June 30, 2029. 4. Approve the appointment nomination of Tom Saxon (Workforce Development Manager, Wilson Electric Service Incorporated, Construction industry) in the Business category of the Maricopa County Workforce Development Board, effective upon approval on December 10, 2025, through June 30, 2029. 5. Approve the appointment nomination of Wallin Gustin (Program Manager, Arizona Department of Economic Security, DES Title III Representative) in the Governmental, Economic, and Community Development category of the Maricopa County Workforce Development Board, effective upon approval on December 10, 2025, through June 30, 2027 (completing the term of former member John Soto). The MCWDB is established and receives its authority in accordance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), which was signed into law on July 22, 2014, as Public Law 113-128. The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors (BOS) shall have final authority. The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approves the appointments, reappointments, and accepts the resignations of MCWDB members. (C-94-26-004-X-00)