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Special Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 07, 2024 1:00 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 called the meeting to order 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 1:00 PM on Wednesday, February 7, 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; Steve Gallardo, Supervisor, District 5. Absent: Clint Hickman, Supervisor, District 4. 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 5 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 5 State Representative seat as submitted by the Legislative District 5 Precinct Committeemen and appoint one of the candidates from the list to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of State Representative Jennifer Longdon. The three candidate names submitted by the District are: • Sarah Ligouri • Mark Robert Gordon • Brianna Westbrook (C-06-24-555-X-00) ~ Clerk note: Agenda item 1 has a misspelling of candidate Sarah Ligouri’s name. The correct spelling is Sarah Liguori ~ Chairman Sellers introduced the item and asked for a motion. Supervisor Gates made a brief comment on the three names put forward by Legislative District 5 Democrats, stating the vacancy was created when Jennifer Longdon departed. Recognizing the Legislature was in session, it was important for the Board to make an expeditious decision on this appointment. Supervisor Gates said he spoke with each of the candidates about the priorities of Maricopa County voters. Special Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 07, 2024 Page 2 of 2 Motion to approve the appointment of Sarah Liguori to fill the Legislative District 5 State Representative seat by Supervisor Bill Gates, seconded by Supervisor Steve Gallardo Supervisor Gates said Ms. Liguori has served on the Legislature before and is prepared to hit the ground running, with her priorities being water, housing, and elections. Supervisor Gallardo thanked the Chairman and echoed the comment about the expedited process of this appointment. He said there was currently no representatives in LD 5 Democrats and the quick action was important. Supervisor Gallardo said Ms. Liguori’s previous service in the Legislature ended because of the redistricting process. Ayes: Jack Sellers, Thomas Galvin, Bill Gates, Steve Gallardo Absent Clint Hickman Chairman Sellers said he received numerous communications in favor of Sarah Liguori. MEETING ADJOURNED There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. _____________________________ Jack Sellers, Chairman of the Board ATTEST: ____________________________ Juanita Garza, Clerk of the Board