Speak Up: Scottsdale readers talk Axon lawsuit

The Axon saga continues.

The Taxpayers Against Awful Apartment Zoning Exemptions, otherwise known as TAAAZE, has filed two lawsuits in an attempt to stop security technology company Axon from building its future world headquarters — complete with 600 apartments and 600 condominiums. The suits were filed in Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Michael Herrod’s court.

The first suit claims Senate Bill 1543, which gives Axon the right to build the campus and avoid a referendum on the issue, is not constitutional because it is a “special interest” bill designed only to give Axon what it wants.

The second suit claims the memorandum of understanding between the City of Scottsdale and Axon — both named as defendants in the suite — is illegal because it allows the details of the development to be finalized without a public hearing.

Both suits are going to take more time to hash out.

Here are some comments from area readers:

Axon lawsuits drag on

“I believe the impact on Scottsdale's job market will be overwhelmingly positive.” — Steve Z.

“Did you know that Barry Graham, Kathy Littlefield, Jan Dubauskas and Adam Kwasman stopped us from voting on the plan three times? Once Barry had it pulled by city clerk from the agenda asking for a polling of council members. Twice, motions were made at meeting to discuss early voting dates and the four blocked it.” — Javier I.

“I think it will have a positive impact on the job market, bringing high paying professional jobs as well as blue-collar ones.” — Lawrence W.

“It will (have a positive impact on jobs), but we don’t need the apartments.” — Dean W.