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Stephen Q. Miller

Supervisor, District 32013-01-01 - 2029-01-01

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At a glance

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Term ending Jan 1, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
33
Total speaking time
3:10:48
Avg per meeting
5:47
Segments
3420

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↓May 2026[31]

La Osa Energy Center Industrial Rezone Proposal

The project represented significant capital investment and tax revenue for the county, though critics argued it posed long-term economic and resource risks.

critical↑Jan 2026[31]

Santan Valley Area Drainage Master Plan

Multi-million dollar price tags are expected for future capital improvement projects, which will be funded through existing taxing districts, grants, and developer contributions.

medium↑Oct 2026[30]

James Kochel Involuntary Demotion Appeal

critical↑May 2026[29]

Desert Crest Battery Energy Storage System

Generates approximately $1 million annually in local property tax revenue.

critical↑Feb 2026[28]

Elections Department and County Recorder General Election Preparations

Potential administrative costs associated with altering county election infrastructure.

medium↑Oct 2026[20]

Air Quality Code Revisions for Emergency Affirmative Defense

Negligible impact expected on the county's 406 permitted sources.

high↑Mar 2026[20]

Expansion of Workforce Training and Employment Services

Grant funding amount not yet determined; no local cost was stated.

critical↓Apr 2026[18]

Hillside Development Standards (PZ-C-001-26)

Property owners on hillsides may face higher engineering and design costs to comply with new slope and grading restrictions.

high→Sep 2026[17]

Annual Major Comprehensive Plan Amendments for Energy and Employment

Long-term shifts in county tax base and infrastructure demand resulting from large-scale industrial conversions.

high↑Aug 2026[17]

July 2026 Primary Election Results and Turnout

Election administration costs are covered within the existing county elections budget.

critical↑Feb 2026[16]

Rosebud Energy Project Solar and BESS

Will generate local property taxes and potential bonding for decommissioning.

high↑Jan 2026[16]

Public Health Preparedness and Disease Investigation Grants

No impact on the General Fund, utilizing grant funds and reserve transfers.

high↑Jan 2026[16]

Wireless Broadband Expansion Project

Fully funded through federal ARPA and congressional appropriations.

high↓Jun 2026[15]

State 48 Microschool Special Use Permit

Private educational investment with no direct impact on county finances.

critical↑Aug 2026[15]

Barcelo Farms Residential Subdivision

Generates development impact fees and housing inventory but may alter local municipal service demands.

critical↑Sep 2026[15]

Horseshoe Energy Project Industrial Proposal

Projected construction investment of $310 million and significant long-term property tax revenues.

high↑Nov 2026[15]

San Tan Valley commercial rezoning for gas station project

Private commercial investment with increased tax revenue for the county.

critical↓Sep 2026[13]

State Trust Land Industrial Rezone and PAD

Expected to spur economic development and create high-paying jobs in Pinal County.

medium↑Mar 2026[13]

Family Advocacy Center Grant Funding

$33,928 grant with an $8,482 General Fund match, plus a $500 donation with no General Fund impact.

medium↑Jun 2026[12]

Evaluation of Blanket Variances for Older Subdivisions

Fixing the problem area-wide could spare future applicants the time and cost of individual variance hearings.

Decisions during term (529)

Recorded while Miller was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved5-0Nov 4, 2026

Consent agenda: October 14, 2026 minutes and San Tan Valley Area Drainage Master Plan

approved5-0Nov 4, 2026

Discussion/approval/disapproval of Minutes from October 14, 2026, Board of Directors Flood Control District Meeting. (Natasha Kennedy)

approved5-0Nov 4, 2026

Purchasing Division Report

approved5-0Nov 4, 2026

Consent Items (A, B, D through J)

approved5-0Nov 4, 2026

Outside Legal Counsel Authorization (Consent Item C)

approved5-0Nov 4, 2026

Roadway Vacation Resolution No. 110426-RD26-041

approved5-0Nov 4, 2026

Comprehensive Plan Amendment PZ-PA-030-25

approved5-0Nov 4, 2026

Zoning Rezone Ordinance No. 2026-PZ-040-25

approved5-0Nov 4, 2026

Discussion/approval/disapproval of Minutes from October 14, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors. (Natasha Kennedy)

approved5-0Nov 4, 2026

Discussion/approval/disapproval of the current billings before the Board. (Natasha Kennedy)

approved5-0Nov 4, 2026

Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 110426-RD26-040 releasing the current financial assurance Subdivision Improvement Performance Bond No. SU1197773, associated with San Tan 320-Parcels 9-13, located in Sections 15 and 22,…

approved5-0Nov 4, 2026

Discussion/approval/disapproval of a submitted grant application to the Federal Aviation Administration's Airport Improvement Program for $168,904. A match of $8,890 is required: $4,445.44 from the State of Arizona and the remainder from…

approved5-0Oct 28, 2026

Purchasing Division Report - October 28, 2026

approved5-0Oct 28, 2026

Consent Agenda Items A through U (minus P and Q)

approved5-0Oct 28, 2026

K9 Retirement Agreements — Items P and Q

approved5-0Oct 28, 2026

Resolution No. 102826-AQ — Air Quality Rules

approved5-0Oct 28, 2026

Comprehensive Sign Review CSR-017-24 — QuikTrip Corporation

approved5-0Oct 28, 2026

La Paz County Vehicle Transfer IGA — Item 13

approved5-0Oct 28, 2026

Discussion/approval/disapproval of Minutes from September 16, 2026, Regular Meeting and September 30, 2026, and October 2, 2026, Special Session Meetings of the Board of Supervisors. (Natasha Kennedy)

approved5-0Oct 28, 2026

Discussion/approval/disapproval of the current billings before the Board. (Natasha Kennedy)

Voting record (270)

216 yes9 no45 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 2, 2026

Authorize Outside Counsel to File State Bar Charge

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

To approve Consent Agenda Items A and B of the Flood Control District Board of Directors Agenda.

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda (Items 1.A and 1.B)

Voted noSep 16, 2026

Continuance of Resolution No. 2026-SUP-024-25 (State 48 Arts and Academics Micro School)

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

To approve Consent Agenda Items A through D of the Public Health Services District Board of Directors Agenda.

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda Items A through D

Voted yesAug 27, 2026

Denial of La Osa Energy Center Rezone (Ordinance 2026-PZ-003-26)

Expressed support for private property rights and economic development.

Voted yesAug 27, 2026

Denial of La Osa Planned Area Development Overlay

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

To approve Consent Agenda Items A and B of the Flood Control District Board of Directors Agenda.

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

Denial of La Osa Energy Center Rezone (Ordinance 2026 PZ 003-26 and PZPD 003-26)

Voted in favor of the project, arguing that property owners have the right to use their land as desired and that the region needs power generation and technological infrastructure for national defense and economic growth.

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda Items A and B

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

To approve Consent Agenda Items A and B of the Public Health Services District Board of Directors Agenda.

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda Items A and B

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

To approve Consent Agenda Items A through BH, Minus F, and I.

Voted noAug 26, 2026

To deny Ordinance No. 2026-PZ-003-26, an Ordinance approving case PZ-003-26; Rose Law Group PC, Court Rich, Earl & Curley, PC., Vermaland LLC, Rob Clang, applicant/agent, requesting approval to rezone

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

To approve the Purchasing Division Report as presented.

Voted noAug 26, 2026

To deny Ordinance No. 2026- PZ-PD-003-26, an Ordinance approving case PZ-PD-003-26; Rose Law Group PC, Court Rich, Earl & Curley, PC., Vermaland LLC, Rob Clang, applicant/agent, requesting approval of

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

To approve the request to create a new job classification to meet the current staffing needs of the department in order to provide necessary services. Funding for this position is authorized in the Pi

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

To approve the revised Pinal County Pay Grades and Salary Ranges and the replacement of Pinal County Policy 4.20, Wage and Salary Administration to be effective the pay period beginning October 25, 20

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

To approve to direct the Pinal County Treasurer to issue a adjustment to Church of Uncommon Thought in prorated amounts for the years of 2022 and 2023, pursuant to the period of ownership of parcel 10

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

To withdraw Item I.

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

To approve Ordinance No. 2026-PZ-012-26, an Ordinance approving case PZ-012-26, Shaine Alleman, applicant, of Tiffany & Bosco P.A., on behalf of property owner, Edgewood Capital LLC, requesting approv

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

To approve the pay structure and salaries assigned to the Pinal County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) Law Enforcement Step Plan.

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

To approve to amend Section E.2. of the 202612027 Pinal County Employee Compensation Plan to authorize across-the-board increases be applied to the base salary when the resulting salary exceeds the ma

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

Ordinance No. 2026-PZ-003-26 (La Osa Rezone)

Expressed support for private property rights and the project's alignment with national infrastructure and energy needs.

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

Ordinance No. 2026-PZ-PD-003-26 (La Osa PAD Overlay)

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

To approve the fiscal year 2026-2027 property tax levies and rates for all governmental entities of Pinal County in accordance with A.R.S. 42-17151 and 42-17254. The Pinal County proposed primary prop

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Approval of FY 2026-2027 Property Tax Levies and Rates

Voted yesAug 12, 2026

To adjourn Executive Session.

Voted yesAug 12, 2026

To convene into Executive Session.

Voted noAug 12, 2026

To approve to issue notice of termination to Flock Group Inc. of the Extension of the Right of Way License Agreement for the Installation of Video Monitoring System.

Voted noAug 12, 2026

Issue Notice of Termination to Flock Group Inc. Right-of-Way License Agreement

I think there's some unintended consequences for all this action I think it should be explored more

Voted yesAug 5, 2026

Ore Town Solar Project Rezone (Ordinance No. 2026-PZ-033-25)

Voted yesAug 5, 2026

Ore Town Solar PAD Overlay (Ordinance No. 2026-PZ-PD-022-25)

Voted yesAug 5, 2026

Roadway Easement Abandonment - Sandridge Drive

Voted yesAug 5, 2026

Roadway Easement Abandonment - Edge Street

Voted yesAug 5, 2026

Roadway Easement Abandonment - Roadrunner Road

Voted yesAug 5, 2026

Consent Agenda Items A through D

AbstainedJul 1, 2026

To approve Resolution No. 070126-RD26-005 ordering the abandonment and extinguishment of a portion of roadway easements known as Amarillo Valley Road, and Peters and Nall Road.

AbstainedJul 1, 2026

To approve Consent Item G as presented.

AbstainedJul 1, 2026

To continue to August 5, 2026 Board Meeting with Public Hearing.

AbstainedJul 1, 2026

To approve accepting a donation of fully engraved, stainless steel replicas of the Declaration of Independence, the US Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Civil Rights Amendments from the Charte

AbstainedJul 1, 2026

To approve the Purchasing Division Report as presented.

AbstainedJul 1, 2026

To approve Consent Item E.

AbstainedJul 1, 2026

To approve Consent Items BK and BM.

AbstainedJul 1, 2026

To adjourn Executive Session.

AbstainedJul 1, 2026

To continue to August 5, 2026 Board Meeting with Public Hearing.

AbstainedJul 1, 2026

To approve a Proclamation declaring the month of July 2026 as "Parks and Recreation Month."

AbstainedJul 1, 2026

To approve Consent Agenda Items A through BT, Minus E, G, BK and BM.

AbstainedJul 1, 2026

To approve Resolution No. 2026-PZ-PA-026-25, a Resolution approving case PZ-PA-026-25; Ernie Romero of Solterra Development LLC, applicant, on behalf of property owner, Carlos Camarena requesting appr