Judge sides with recorder in power struggle with Maricopa County board
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A Maricopa County judge ruled that the Board of Supervisors improperly took control of the Recorder's IT staff, ordering them to return the duties to Recorder Justin Heap's office. The decision may be appealed by the Board of Supervisors chair.
A Maricopa County judge has ruled that the Board of Supervisors improperly took control of Recorder Justin Heap's IT staff. The judge ordered the board to return the computer specialists and funding to Heap's office. The decision was made on April 17, but leaked onto social media the night before. The Board of Supervisors chair, Kate Brophy McGee, stated she would consider appealing the court's decision. Heap, a Republican, took office in January 2025 and has been at odds with the board over election duties. The judge's ruling sided with Heap, stating that the board may not use its budgetary authority to usurp the functions of the Recorder.
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