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A Healthy Government Does NOT Suppress Free Speech.

Attempting to stifle protected/free speech is never a good quality for a government.  By definition, that action is oppressive.  Bullying is not tolerated at the local schools.  There is a significant discussion on the causes and consequences.  Bullying is a real issue, most grow out of it, and apparently, some do not.  Perhaps some Council […]

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You have questions; we have answers.

Join Transparent Payson and Counsel Mr. Timothy A. La Sota for breakfast with a moderated question and answer session.  Learn about the specific issue(s) against the Town of Payson and the more significant voter rights issues. Transparent Payson is pleased to be represented by Mr. La Sota. Mr. La Sota specializes in government practice, including […]

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99.7 FM KPJM-LP, Radio interview 05/13/23

Thank you to 99.7 FM KPJM-LP for hosting Board Members Stephen Otto and Jeffrey Aal for a radio interview on May 13th, 2023. We appreciate the opportunity to discuss the issues.  If you could not tune in, the audio may be found here. The interview starts at about the 4:45 mark.  If you fast forward, […]

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Does Transparent Payson support the recall effort(s)?

Transparent Payson is not involved in any recall effort(s). Transparent Payson is prevented from addressing the recall(s). The Charter of Transparent Payson only allows us to address Proposition 401 and 402. We have no position for or against the recall(s). Seeing people engaged in the process, as they determine best, is always good. We support […]

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Is Transparent Payson a subversive group?

Some have stated that we should allow elected officials to “do their job” as they were elected to do.  It would seem that if we trust the electorate to elect officials, we should extend that trust in the electorate who passed the propositions. It appears illogical to only agree with an election result when the […]

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A suit has been filed.

The Town of Payson was allowed the opportunity to rescind the improper repeal of the Propositions. We elected to wait until the next Council agenda came out. The Town has elected to take no action. The Council agenda was posted Friday; a suit was filed on Monday, the 8th. Gila Superior Court Case # S-0400-CV-202300118 […]

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A History of Transparent Payson

First and foremost; it has been an extreme pleasure to be involved in the democratic process. A process that is best embraced and not taken for granted. Transparent Payson has been honored that so many volunteers have provided their resources and time to assist in our efforts. Five years ago, on April 25th, 2018, Transparent […]

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Payson…We have a problem.

Who is Transparent Payson? We are citizens of Payson, Arizona who are striving to make our local government more transparent to its citizens.  As a 527 nonprofit PAC, we were responsible for the successful enactment of Propositions 401 and 402 a few years back, which helped curb government overreach.   What has happened We are […]

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One week left – Vote on 08/28/18 – Yes on 401 and 402!

Please forward this in any fashion; share and get the word out! One week left! We have an event Friday 8/24 6:00 – 8:00pm (See the bottom of this post) Thank you, thank you, thank you. Can’t say that enough.  The opposition has gotten, well, challenging.  As a group we have conducted ourselves well.  That […]