Maripoca County, Vice Chairman Thomas Galvin

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Holds being financially responsible with county funds in an effort to "Protect the Maricopa County Taxpayer." as his top priority.

Wants to address inflation, saying that "Joe Biden’s disastrous economic policies have driven inflation through the roof."

Promises to do everything possible to reduce costs for Maricopa County families, and combat "the dangerous and expensive policies from the Biden Administration."

Wants to develop an environment centered around efficient infrastructure, innovative and technological business development, and modern policies and practices.

- Holds being financially responsible with county funds in an effort to "Protect the Maricopa County Taxpayer." as his top priority.
- Wants to address inflation, saying that "Joe Biden’s disastrous economic policies have driven inflation through the roof."
- Promises to do everything possible to reduce costs for Maricopa County families, and combat "the dangerous and expensive policies from the Biden Administration."
- Wants to develop an environment centered around efficient infrastructure, innovative and technological business development, and modern policies and practices.

Economy

Wants to address water shortages by providing rewards for businesses, farms, ranches, and residents that develop new water conservation strategies, and look for new water sources.

Supports fairness and transparency in elections.

Supports providing ballot tracking and clean and accurate voter rolls for all counties.

Opposes allowing out-of-state residents to be election booth observers and the practice of ballot harvesting.

- Wants to address water shortages by providing rewards for businesses, farms, ranches, and residents that develop new water conservation strategies, and look for new water sources.
- Supports fairness and transparency in elections.
- Supports providing ballot tracking and clean and accurate voter rolls for all counties.
- Opposes allowing out-of-state residents to be election booth observers and the practice of ballot harvesting.

Public Services

As of September 18, 2024, Thomas Galvin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

Wants to ensure a well-planned transportation system is in place to support the economy.

- Wants to ensure a well-planned transportation system is in place to support the economy.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports local law enforcement and plans to provide sufficient equipment and resources to perform their duties.

Believes "anti-police rhetoric has contributed to the rise in violent crime."

Wants to address "the rise of violent crime."

- Supports local law enforcement and plans to provide sufficient equipment and resources to perform their duties.
- Believes "anti-police rhetoric has contributed to the rise in violent crime."
- Wants to address "the rise of violent crime."
- Opposes gun control.
- Opposes abortion.

Public Safety

Education

Endorsed by multiple Arizona (AZ) Police and Fire Associations, including the AZ Police Association, the AZ Probation Officers Association, AZ State Troopers, and Professional Firefighters of AZ.

Endorsed by former governor Jan Brewer, former councilman Sal DiCiccio, former governor Fife Symington, and former congressman John Shadegg.

Endorsed by Carefree mayor John Crane, Apache Junction mayor Chip Wilson, and Paradise Valley mayor Jerry Bien-Willner.

- Endorsed by multiple Arizona (AZ) Police and Fire Associations, including the AZ Police Association, the AZ Probation Officers Association, AZ State Troopers, and Professional Firefighters of AZ.
- Endorsed by former governor Jan Brewer, former councilman Sal DiCiccio, former governor Fife Symington, and former congressman John Shadegg.
- Endorsed by Carefree mayor John Crane, Apache Junction mayor Chip Wilson, and Paradise Valley mayor Jerry Bien-Willner.

Endorsements

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Thomas Galvin

Ballotpedia, Julie Cieniawski

Promises "the ability to earn a livable wage..."

Said, "Taxes aren't sexy but are necessary to provide the quality of life we deserve..."

Supports upholding financial transparency and accountability, saying they are "vital to developing trust of the public in any organization."

Believes the needs of the developing workforce must be met in an individualized manner depending on the populous.

Promises to provide access to affordable and high-quality healthcare.

- Promises "the ability to earn a livable wage..."
- Said, "Taxes aren't sexy but are necessary to provide the quality of life we deserve..."
- Supports upholding financial transparency and accountability, saying they are "vital to developing trust of the public in any organization."
- Believes the needs of the developing workforce must be met in an individualized manner depending on the populous.
- Promises to provide access to affordable and high-quality healthcare.

Said she is "authentically concerned" for the quality of life of county residents.

Promises citizens will have the opportunity to participate in the local election process and "that their interests not only matter but their votes will be authentically certified."

Plans to make decisions that are environmentally conscious and do not use local natural resources or interfere with the option to enjoy local open spaces.

- Said she is "authentically concerned" for the quality of life of county residents.
- Promises citizens will have the opportunity to participate in the local election process and "that their interests not only matter but their votes will be authentically certified."
- Plans to make decisions that are environmentally conscious and do not use local natural resources or interfere with the option to enjoy local open spaces.

Wants to expand affordable housing for county residents, saying "No one should have to decide whether they are going to pay for housing or buy food, pay utilities or receive necessary medical care.

- Wants to expand affordable housing for county residents, saying "No one should have to decide whether they are going to pay for housing or buy food, pay utilities or receive necessary medical care.
- Promises to ensure safe housing.

As of September 18, 2024, Julie Cieniawski’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Promises "the expectation to be protected and treated with dignity and respect" will be met.

Believes healthcare decisions are only made by an individual and a medical professional.

- Promises "the expectation to be protected and treated with dignity and respect" will be met.
- Believes healthcare decisions are only made by an individual and a medical professional.

Promises to provide "a superior personalized education"

Said "Education isn't just a "thing" it's the ONLY thing!"

Plans to provide accessible and affordable early childhood education and a fully funded K-12 school system.

Plans to install programs for job skills and vocational development, and provide adult educational opportunities.

- Promises to provide "a superior personalized education"
- Said "Education isn't just a "thing" it's the ONLY thing!"
- Plans to provide accessible and affordable early childhood education and a fully funded K-12 school system.
- Plans to install programs for job skills and vocational development, and provide adult educational opportunities.

Endorsed by Arizona (AZ) List, National Organization for Women, American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees.

- Endorsed by Arizona (AZ) List, National Organization for Women, American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees.

Julie Cieniawski

- Members of the board of supervisors work together to set and implement county policy. 
- The board of supervisors is tasked with approving the county budget, setting local tax rates, approving plans for land use in the county, and appointing county officials. 
- Board of supervisors members work to improve the county’s education system, ensure safety, make environmental and business policies, and run the county transportation network. 
- Members of the board of supervisors represent specific areas of the county. 
- Most board of supervisors members in Virginia are elected in odd years to four-year terms. Elections are partisan. 