By Arizona Capitol Times
Best Elected Official, Republican: Thomas Galvin, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
Thomas Galvin
Every level of government has them: those who rise above the chaos to effect real change, those whose unique blend of legal, policy and real-world expertise defines the momentum of the year. For Arizona Republicans, that person is Thomas Galvin. As a current member — and former chairman — of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, Galvin has played a critical role in advancing GOP policy objectives in the state’s largest county.
A former land and real estate attorney, he has built his reputation on — and earned the title of Best Elected Official for — his ability to bridge the gaps in Arizona’s many public and private sectors, particularly in economic development, property rights, election integrity and county planning and development. Galvin is a lifelong Republican whose first taste of political life came at 18 while working on a mayoral campaign. Today, he says his top priority is protecting county taxpayers and “being a fiscally responsible steward” of Maricopa County resources.
