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Scottsdale won’t challenge constitutionality of SB 1543 at this time

The Scottsdale City Council voted 4-3 in a contentious meeting Sept. 9 to not move forward with a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Senate Bill 1543, which allows security technology company Axon to build 1,895 apartments near the intersection of N. Hayden Road and the Loop 101. Now Mayor Lisa Borowsky has called a meeting at 2 p.m. Sept. 12 to “Authorize the Interim City Attorney, and/or his designees, to proceed as instructed in the executive session held on September 9, 2025. “

(J. Graber/Independent Newsmedia)

The City of Scottsdale will not challenge the constitutionality of Senate Bill 1543, known as the Axon bill, in a court of law -- at this time.

The City Council voted 4-3 to not pursue litigation right now on the matter during its Sept. 9 special meeting, according to a recording of the meeting.

Mayor Lisa Borowsky and Council Members Adam Kwasman,Maryann McAllen and Solange Whitehead voted to remove an agenda item that would have set the lawsuit in motion.

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