Protect Arizona’s
jobs and economy
Blocking Axon and other opportunity-building businesses shuts Arizona out of a stronger, more dynamic future. Support S.B. 1543 to help protect our economy and secure Arizona’s place as a destination for high-wage jobs and business growth.
Scottsdale Police Chief Jeff Walther: “Scottsdale is safer with Axon in our backyard.”
A $50 billion homegrown success story, Axon is a leading-edge public safety technology that has made every Arizona resident safer and lifted our state’s economy for more than 30 years. Now Axon’s new global headquarters, set for Scottsdale near the Loop 101 and Hayden Road, is under fierce attack by a California labor union and a few washed-up politicians.
Targeting Axon is the same playbook used against the billion-dollar VAI Resort in Glendale, Tempe’s South Pier development, and to chase the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes out of the state.
The politics have to stop. We can’t bury our future.
SB1543 will modernize Arizona’s zoning and development laws, giving local communities the tools they need to drive responsible economic growth. This legislation helps prevent the misuse of local processes to block transformative projects—like the Axon campus—which is projected to generate $40 billion in economic impact over the next decade and create more than 5,500 high-paying tech jobs. Let’s ensure Arizona remains a place where innovation thrives and economic opportunity is welcomed—not driven out.
Let our Arizona legislative leaders know that you want to end the political games that kill valuable jobs, tax revenues, and our state’s economy.
Show your support today.
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Supporting Axon means supporting public safety all over the world
Support SB1543 to modernize Arizona’s Zoning and Development laws that can support continued growth and innovation.
Florida and Texas have already modernized their zoning and referendum laws to protect community development and promote economic growth. By modernizing these laws, Arizona can compete on a level-playing field with these states, continuing to attract high-wage jobs and community investments.
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Supporting Our State’s Future
Axon’s global headquarters will generate $87.5 million in annual tax revenues for all levels of government in Arizona. This includes $57.2 million in state taxes, $11.5 million for the City of Scottsdale, and $1.6 million in property taxes that fund local schools and public safety.
Boosting Local Businesses
18,200 business travelers annually means $26M in spending at Scottsdale’s hotels, restaurants and shops, creating a ripple effect for the local economy.
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High-Wage Jobs, Close to Home
Up to 5,500 direct jobs, averaging up to $135,000 per year, will give Arizona residents the chance to thrive without long commutes.
Economic Growth for All
Axon’s campus will support 18,800 jobs statewide, driving $3.6B in annual economic impact across construction, retail and hospitality.
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A Campus That Connects People
Axon’s 44-acre campus will feature parks, trails, a dog park and retail spaces, blending seamlessly with Scottsdale and the Valley’s outdoor lifestyle.
Built With Our Community in Mind
The design reflects extensive feedback from the residents and elected leaders, prioritizing traffic flow, aesthetics and neighborhood compatibility.
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Housing That Works for Arizona
1,800 on-site residential units will reduce traffic, shorten commutes, and ease housing pressures, offering employees a sustainable living option.
Keeping Industrial Uses Out
Without this project, the land will surely host warehouses or truck-intensive facilities, increasing noise and pollution. Axon’s vision will prevent the destruction of the neighborhood and the community.
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Leading the Silicon Desert
Axon’s HQ will cement Arizona and the Valley as a tech leader, attracting high-tech businesses, investment and talent.
Growth With Purpose
The project balances job creation, sustainable development and community integrity, setting a model for Arizona’s future.
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30 Years of of Safety and Security
With Axon remaining here in the state it has long called home, our public safety agencies will retain direct access to the latest technology and training to improve the safety and protection of our community.
A Better Future for All
The Axon campus elevates property values, funds schools, and secures Arizona’s vibrant future and growing economy. Losing this project risks a major economic partner moving elsewhere.
See how Axon and Scottsdale PD partner to Protect Life
Would you rather…
a vibrant corporate campus or an industrial wasteland?
Some opponents have started a petition to stop the development of Axon’s new campus in North Scottsdale. If they are successful, we would not be welcoming a stunning mixed-use campus with housing, restaurants, shops and parks — not to mention the improved public safety, public service and economic growth benefits — into our neighborhood.
Instead, we should prepare for the land to become an industrial use site. Like a massive distribution center with thousands of 18-wheelers cycling through per day. A sterile warehouse with no community integration or green space. A heavy manufacturing plant with noise and environmental pollution.
If Axon’s HQ project is blocked, we should prepare for the worst.
Arizona wants Axon to stay.
Don’t be fooled by a few loud voices.
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“Scottsdale is safer with Axon in our backyard...[I am] quaking in my boots [at the thought Axon might leave town.]”
Scottsdale Police Chief Jeff Walther
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Arizona is fortunate to have a robust company like Axon in its technology ecosystem and Scottsdale accommodating its plans for a new HQ campus would be a win for the Valley.
Steve Zylstra, AZ Business Journal Column
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"Please, let's keep building a city that welcomes and invests in those who are ready to take risks."
Scottsdale Resident, City Council Public Comment
Support SB 1543
Save Axon’s Campus. Save Arizona’s Future.
Hear from Axon Founder & CEO Rick Smith about the vision and impact of the new Axon corporate campus. The best way you can help support the safety, strength and vibrancy of our community is to be informed and use your voice to do away with archaic laws that block Arizona from the opportunity for a stronger, more prosperous future.
