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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 ATTACHMENTS None