Arizona town cancels public fee vote after perceived threat

PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona town has abandoned a proposed public safety fee intended to prevent impending deficits after perceived pressure from a state lawmaker.
The Arizona Capitol Times reported last week that the Fountain Hills town council cancelled a scheduled August vote on the $185 annual fee.
Officials say Mayor Ginny Dickey cancelled the vote in response to an email from state Rep. John Kavanagh.
Kavanagh, a Republican representing Fountain Hills, informed council members a fee was