Town of Gilbert v. Maricopa County

OPINION

PORTLEY, Judge.

¶ 1 Maricopa County, Donna Davis, Marci Sale, and Tony Hyland (collectively “Appellants”) appeal the trial court’s finding that House Bill 2145 (“HB 2145” or “the legislation”) is unconstitutional. They request that we reverse the trial court’s decision and declare the legislation constitutionally valid. For the following reasons, we affirm the trial court.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶2 The underlying facts of the ease are undisputed. Rural Metro is a private company that provides fire and emergency response services. It advised the county island 1 residents within the…