The clock is ticking …

Former Councilman Bob Littlefield and his political action committee Taxpayers Against Awful Apartment Zoning Exemptions filed a lawsuit Sept. 25 – hours before Senate Bill 1543 was to become law.

In attempting to block a law making a referendum moot and allowing Axon’s apartments-hotel-office North Scottsdale plan, Littlefield’s complaint targets not only the state, but also the city of Scottsdale.

According to Luis Santaella, the interim city attorney, Scottsdale has until Nov. 7 to respond to the lawsuit.

Concerning the matter, Mayor Lisa Borowsky added two agenda items to the Oct. 21 Scottsdale City Council “special meeting.”

The first was for a private/”executive session” meeting to “discuss and consult with the city’s attorneys and representatives to consi

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