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Ordinary citizens can decide complex issues. Defy the myth!

One of the real pleasures of being involved with Transparent Payson is that oftentimes we receive unsolicited input.  Recently a friend provided a clipping from the Wall Street Journal.  This clipping was an essay piece penned by Dr. James Fishkin.  We would encourage that you read the entirety of the article. We are providing two […]

Stick it to 'Em!
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Stick it to ‘Em! – Phoenix Proposition 200, Chapter 26 and 27

Such a great headline. Mr. Dougherty had a way with words.  Don’t know Mr. Dougherty?  He was a writer for Phoenix New Times.  Like all great quotes it requires context.  So, let’s start there…..   Want to throw the fear of God into Phoenix elected officials, downtown business tycoons and their self-serving cheerleaders at the […]

Yes on 401 and 402
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Informed Decisions – Payson Council Candidates on 401 and 402

Inconsistent.  Not a term that would be desirable for a Town Council candidate.  It would appear that it is inconsistent for a potential elected representative to ask for your vote to elect them, and then suggest that your same vote not be part of the decision-making process.  Are they smarter than you?  Better connected?  What […]