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Gila Bend council holds closed sessions on law enforcement options and potential real estate transactions
Summary
The council met in executive session on Jan. 27, 2026, to consult with the town attorney about the Town Marshal position and law enforcement service delivery options (including the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office contract) and to discuss potential real property transactions; the council reconvened with no public action reported.
The Gila Bend Town Council convened in executive session at 6:43 p.m. on Jan. 27 to receive legal advice and discuss risk management regarding the Town Marshal position and law enforcement service delivery options, including the Town's contract with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, and to consult on potential real property transactions.
Vice‑Mayor Chris Riggs moved to enter executive session at 6:43 p.m.; Councilmember Fernando Fernandez seconded the motion and the council voted unanimously to go into closed session. The council reconvened at 7:24 p.m. following the closed session; the minutes note that no action was taken while in executive session, consistent with A.R.S. § 38‑431.03 which permits closed consultations with legal counsel on these matters.
The transcript does not record decisions or releases of confidential details discussed in executive session. Any direction to staff or public action related to these topics would appear in future open‑session minutes if and when the council chooses to act publicly.
