Today, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors appointed small business owner Cody Reim to fill the Arizona House of Representatives vacancy in Legislative District 3.
Legislative District 3 covers a large portion of northeast Maricopa County, including parts of Anthem, Cave Creek, Fountain Hills, New River, Scottsdale, and the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. The district spans three county supervisorial districts (2,3,4) and borders three neighboring counties: Pinal to the south, Yavapai to the west, and Gila to the east.
“It’s critical that we have people of integrity serving in the legislature,” said Supervisor Thomas Galvin, District 2. “Cody Reim is a principled leader who has proven he will stand up and fight for his community. He’s the kind of person who brings neighbors together. He’s a bridge builder and consensus maker. I’m confident he will serve the constituents of District 3 well.”
Reim is a small business owner and political newcomer. He lives with his family in Rio Verde Foothills where water supply issues have been front and center for several years. Reim was one of the most outspoken advocates for finding a long-term, reliable water source for the community. That fight took several years. Now, he will have the opportunity to focus on water issues at the state level, including negotiations over Colorado River water allocation. Supervisor Galvin has expressed his gratitude for Reim’s leadership on this important issue.
Board members selected Reim from a list of three candidates submitted by District 3 precinct committeemen, in accordance with Arizona law. The candidates are required to live in the district and be a member of the same party as the previous office holder, Joseph Chaplik, who is a Republican.
Reim will serve through the remainder of the term. This position is on the ballot in the November 3, 2026 General Election.
