Recent developments in Fountain Hills have led to a significant investigation by the Arizona Attorney General’s Office. Allegations have surfaced suggesting that members of the Fountain Hills Town Council may have breached the state’s open meetings law, sparking a comprehensive review.
The inquiry follows a complaint regarding a council vote in January that was absent from the meeting agenda. The vote in question involved the decision to release a consultant report on wireless communication services.
An official communication from the Attorney General’s Office, dated October, was sent to the town’s attorney. This letter demanded an explanation within 30 days addressing claims that some council members illegally coordinated their actions prior to the meeting.
During a recent council session, the town attorney advised the council to reaffirm the decision made in the January vote. However, a local resident, Beth Culp, argued that the opportunity to do so had expired by March.
“That train left the station 30 days after I notified the council that I had submitted a notice of claim,” Culp stated.
Subsequently, the council engaged in private discussions during an executive session before proceeding to publicly ratify the earlier vote to release the consultant report. Culp, anticipating this action, had previously issued a warning.
“And I can tell you that if you ratify that, I will file another violation claim with the attorney general,” Culp warned.
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