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Special Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, April 03, 2024
2:30 PM
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Maricopa County, Arizona 
(and the Boards of Directors of the Flood Control 
District, Library District, Stadium District, Improvement 
Districts and/or Board of Deposit)
"The mission of Maricopa County is 
to provide regional leadership and 
fiscally responsible, necessary 
public services to its residents so 
they can enjoy living in healthy and 
safe communities”
Board Members
Jack Sellers, Chairman, District 1
Thomas Galvin, Vice Chairman, District 2
Bill Gates, District 3
Clint Hickman, District 4
Steve Gallardo, District 5
County Manager
Jen Pokorski
Clerk of the Board
Juanita Garza
Meeting Location
Supervisors' Conference Room
301 W Jefferson, 10th Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Chairman Sellers opened the meeting and asked the Clerk to call the roll.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors of Maricopa County, Phoenix, Arizona, convened in Special Session 
at 2:30 PM on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in the Supervisors’ Conference Room, 301 W 
Jefferson, 10th Floor Phoenix, AZ 85003, with the following members present:  Jack Sellers, 
Chairman, District 1; Thomas Galvin, Vice Chairman, District 2 (remote); Bill Gates, Supervisor, 
District 3; Clint Hickman, Supervisor, District 4 (remote); Steve Gallardo, Supervisor, District 5 
(remote). Also present: Juanita Garza, Clerk; Kelly Gardiner, Minutes Coordinator; Jen 
Pokorski, County Manager; Andrea Cummings, Legal Counsel.
ACTION
1.
APPOINTMENT FOR LEGISLATIVE STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 8
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1202, receive the names of the three qualified electors as 
candidates to fill the vacancy for the Legislative District 8 State Representative seat as 
submitted by the Legislative District 8 Precinct Committeemen and appoint one of the 
candidates from the list to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of State 
Representative Jevin D. Hodge.
The three candidate names submitted by the District are: 
Deborah Nardozzi
Janeen Connolly
Kendra Flory (C-06-24-659-X-00)
Chairman Sellers stated this meeting was scheduled to consider three candidates 
whose names were submitted by the Legislative District 8 Precinct Committeemen for 
the Board’s consideration to fill the LD8 State Representative seat. He asked for a 
motion.
Vice Chairman Galvin thanked his colleagues. He said he had the honor of meeting all 
three applicants in person. Vice Chairman Galvin asked each applicant to complete a 
questionnaire that addressed issues important to the State of Arizona: state budget, the

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rise of anti-semitism, zoning reform, and ethics (conducting themselves in an ethical 
manner). He stated Deborah Nardozzi stood out for her answers, particularly in 
response to anti-semitism and for her attention to detail. He thanked all three applicants 
for taking the time to complete the questionnaire, for the personal interviews, and for 
offering to stand up and serve the State of Arizona.
 
Supervisor Gallardo thanked Chairman Sellers for bringing this appointment process 
forward in such an expeditious manner. He thanked the three candidates for stepping 
forward. 
Motion to approve the appointment of Deborah Nardozzi to fill the Legislative District 8 
State Representative seat by Vice Chairman Thomas Galvin, seconded by Supervisor 
Steve Gallardo
Supervisor Gates echoed his colleagues’ comments and said he was grateful for the 
candidates who were willing to serve.
Supervisor Hickman expressed his appreciation and echoed his colleagues’ comments.
Chairman Sellers said he was impressed with the candidate choices and appreciated 
their willingness to serve.
Ayes: Jack Sellers, Thomas Galvin, Bill Gates, Clint Hickman, Steve Gallardo
MEETING ADJOURNED
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.  
_____________________________
Jack Sellers, Chairman of the Board
ATTEST:
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Juanita Garza, Clerk of the Board