Staff Report

Town of Fountain Hills — Town Council (2026-04-07)

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ITEM 9.c. 
 
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS 
 
STAFF REPORT 
 
Meeting Date: 
4/7/2026 
Meeting Type: 
Town Council Regular Meeting 
Submitting Department: 
Administration 
Prepared by: 
Rachael Goodwin, Town Manager 
Staff Contact Information: Phone: 480-816-5166 
Email: rgoodwin@fountainhillsaz.gov 
 
Request to Town Council Regular Meeting (Agenda Language) 
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION: Regarding State-Level Legal Resources 
and Protections Available to Public Officials 
 
Staff Summary (background) 
This item is placed on the agenda at the request of Councilmember Larrabee at the March 3, 
2026 Council Meeting, with support from Vice Mayor Earle and Councilmember Skillicorn, 
for discussion regarding the role of the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, and other 
applicable state-level legal resources, as they may relate to the protection of public officials 
and public servants in the performance of their official duties. This discussion arises from 
public comment received at that Council meeting regarding threats against judges and other 
public servants. This item is intended for general Council consideration and possible direction 
to staff. The discussion is intended to provide general policy direction, if any, and does not 
involve legal advice regarding any specific person, incident, or pending matter. 
 
Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle 
N/A 
 
Risk Analysis 
N/A 
 
Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s) 
N/A 
 
Staff Recommendation(s) 
N/A 
 
Suggested Motion 
Provide direction to staff, if any. 
 
FISCAL IMPACT 
Fiscal Impact: N/A 
Budget Reference: N/A 
Funding Source: N/A 
 
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