By Mary Jo Pitzl || Arizona Republic
Keely Varvel is Fontes’ first staff pick since he was elected last month. Varvel was the chief deputy when Fontes served as county recorder.
Fontes on Thursday also named a multi-partisan transition team and a business advisory board to guide him as he takes over the state’s top elections post. He officially will take office on Jan. 2, along with other statewide elected officials.
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In a statement, Fontes talked about reuniting with the staffer who worked with him at Maricopa County, starting in 2017.
“Keely was an amazing Chief Deputy at the Recorder’s Office.,” the statement read. “I am lucky to have her at my side again.”
