The Arizona Attorney General has determined the city of Peoria did not violate state law or the Arizona Constitution in its development agreement with Tempe-based microchip packaging company Amkor Technology in regards to a city-directed donation of private land to the company.
The decision comes following a complaint filed with the AG’s office last month from state Rep. Joseph Chaplik, who represents Legislative District 3 covering Anthem, Desert Hills and New River.
Rep. Chaplik alleged Peoria city staff misled the public by entering into a contract with Amkor for land in the commercial core of master-planned development Vistancia, and among other allegations, violated article 9, section 7 of the Arizona Constitution — commonly known as the “Gift Clause.”
