Motion to Reconsider Axon Contract Fails After Extensive Public Opposition
Oct 8, 2026
Oct 8, 2026
After more than an hour of public comment raising privacy, civil liberties and AI concerns, a motion to reconsider the city's contract renewal with Axon Enterprise failed 4–3, leaving the previously approved contract in place for now.
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The Abilene City Council on Oct. 8 declined to reopen a September contract renewal with Axon Enterprise after extensive public comment raising privacy, constitutional and AI-related concerns.
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