Five supervisors sworn in; Thomas Galvin elected chair and lays out priorities on public safety, housing and elections

Mark Stewart, Kate Brophy McGee, Thomas Galvin, Debbie Lesko and Steve Gallardo were sworn in as members of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors during the board’s organizational meeting. The board then elected Supervisor Thomas Galvin as chair for 2025 by voice vote; Galvin later outlined a multi-pronged agenda that emphasized public safety, housing, economic development and changes to elections procedures.

The swearing-in followed a ceremonial invocation and pledge of allegiance. Justice Clint Bullock and Judge Anna Huberman administered oaths to the five supervisors, each taking the oath for the office of Maricopa County Board of Supervisors for their respective districts. After the oaths, the board moved to nominations for board leadership. Supervisor Kate Brophy McGee nominated Thomas Galvin for chairman; the nomination carried on a voice vote. The chair announced Kate Brophy McGee as vice chair for 2025.

Galvin, speaking after being elected chair, described several priorities he plans to advance this year. He said he will "direct[] the county manager to create a performance management system" to reduce waste and better align resources with county priorities. He framed public safety as…