Steve Gallardo
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 23
- Total speaking time
- 2:52:01
- Avg per meeting
- 7:29
- Segments
- 2353
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Top issues during term (10)(General)
Homeland Security Grant for Surveillance Pole Cameras
Involves federal grant funding for two surveillance pole cameras under an 18,000-dollar allocation.
Outside Legal Counsel and Federal Oversight of Sheriff's Office
An additional expenditure of up to $750,000 in legal fees, aimed at reducing ongoing annual monitoring costs exceeding $30 million.
holiday renaming
Zero direct hit to your wallet, as this is just a calendar name change with no new spending.
regulatory outreach program
It could save developers time and money by helping them navigate rules upfront, though the exact cost savings aren't specified.
pension debt
Your local tax dollars are being diverted away from community improvements to patch up massive retirement fund deficits.
photo radar fines
Cities stand to lose steady revenue from traffic tickets if these fines get slashed.
extreme heat fatalities
Taxpayers will likely foot a heavier bill as the city is forced to fund more emergency cooling centers, public outreach, and medical responses.
jail closure
Closing this facility is expected to save taxpayers money on the high ongoing maintenance and security costs of running an outdoor desert jail.
employment services
It won't cost you a dime, and landing a better job could seriously boost your bank account.
criminal justice
Closing the facility will save taxpayers money by eliminating the ongoing maintenance costs of running an outdoor jail.
Decisions during term (6)
Recorded while Gallardo was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of General Board Consent Agenda (Items 15-23, 26-40, 42-43, 46-71)
Adoption of Resolution for the 2026 General Election (Item 41)
Consent Item 98: General Fund Adjustments for County Attorney and Public Defender
Adoption of 2026 Primary and General Election Plans (Item 107)
Approval of General Consent Agenda Items (16 through 28 and 30 through 63)
Arizona Attorney General Representation and Chief Deputy Treasurer Appointment (Items 135-136)
Voting record (3)(General)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Adoption of 2026 Primary and General Election Plans (Item 107)
Praised the county's robust early voting system and defended election workers against ongoing false claims and outside political pressure.