Local Control vs. Corporate Power: Rep. Chaplik Details Heated Capitol Confrontation with Axon CEO Over Scottsdale Development Dispute

State 48 News Exclusive: Inside the fight over Axon’s Scottsdale campus, a citizen referendum, and a bill to strip voters of their power.

Under Arizona’s desert skies, a quiet storm brews over land and local power. In Scottsdale, Axon’s bold plan for a 74-acre headquarters faces backlash, while controversial anti-referendum legislation gains traction at the Capitol — threatening to curb the public’s ability to challenge developments like this.

At the center is Rep. Joseph Chaplik, a Republ…