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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - The city of Scottsdale is entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with global tech company Axon to move forward on a headquarters expansion project. The project has drawn significant criticism from some Scottsdale residents.

Local perspective:

Monday was a night of forward progress, and Axon will now build 600 apartments and 600 condos over two construction phases.

Critics of the vote said it was a betrayal of the citizens of Scottsdale.

"Alright, that motion passes," said Mayor Lisa Borowsky after the vote.

The measure passed with a 4-3 vote on Nov. 17, approving the MOU between the city of Scottsdale and weapons tech company Axon.

This approval comes after months of back-and-forth and a nearly 40-minute recess during the meeting, which fol

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