The Arizona Legislative District 4 Republican Committee has issued two sharply worded resolutions condemning Maricopa County Supervisor Thomas Galvin and the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. The documents, dated April 9, 2025, outline what the committee describes as a pattern of procedural misconduct, a lack of transparency, and behavior undermining democratic accountability.

The first resolution expresses a formal vote of no confidence in Supervisor Galvin as Chair of the Board, citing what the committee alleges to be a “lack of care, compassion and self-control,” and a failure to uphold the standards of public office. Galvin is accused of denying public comment, gaveling out meetings without proper protocol, and failing to collaborate with other county officials—particularly newly elected County Recorder Justin Heap.

The resolution also includes claims that Galvin unjustly denied a disabled individual’s right to speak, placed public comment at the end of meetings to discourage participation, and walked out of a meeting without a vote or motion—actions the committee says show a “blatant disregard” for the principles of governance.

Among the more specific demands, the committee calls for Galvin’s removal as Chair and the election of a new chair who “is a servant of the People,” as well as the immediate reinstatement of the county’s previous Shared Services Agreement, which Galvin allegedly failed to implement in collaboration with Recorder Heap.

In a second resolution, the committee shifts its focus to what it calls an “apparent malfeasance” by the previous Recorder, accusing that official—whose name is not explicitly mentioned—of removing access to vital administrative tools prior to leaving office. The resolution suggests this action, allegedly taken in coordination with the Board of Supervisors, was intended to “undermine and impede” the functioning of the Recorder’s office under Heap.

Calling it an “affront to the democratic process,” the District 4 Republican Committee demands the immediate reinstatement of all tools, systems, and resources required by the new Recorder to fulfill his statutory duties. The resolution also urges an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the alleged sabotage.

The Broader Implications

The double-resolution signals rising intra-party tensions and a brewing power struggle within one of Arizona’s most politically active counties. While many see these resolutions as a stand for accountability, critics may interpret them as a partisan flex—or even retaliation—against perceived disloyalty or bureaucratic friction.

At the center is a question of governance: are Arizona officials prioritizing public service and institutional continuity, or are personal politics and internal feuds stalling local government?

So far, Supervisor Galvin has not issued a public response to the resolutions. Maricopa County has also not acknowledged any changes in Recorder Heap’s operational access.

What happens next could determine whether District 4’s sharp rebuke translates into real structural change—or simply adds another chapter to Arizona’s long history of political infighting.