McDowell Mountain Ranch Land Coalition v. Vizcaino

OPINION

MARTONE, Justice.

This direct appeal arises from an action challenging the residency status of referendum petition circulators. The trial court found that a sufficient number of signatures were gathered by circulators who lacked the requisite “intent to remain” in Arizona under A.R.S. § 16-101(B) to enjoin the election. We affirm.

I. Introduction

On February 18, 1997, the City of Scottsdale adopted an ordinance rezoning certain property from residential to commercial. This allowed the Phoenix Coyotes, a National Hockey League team, to build an ice rink for training and public recreation.

Th…