Recent Updates

• Over budget 51%, KMOG Show, FOIA Update
  Transparent Payson had the opportunity to appear on KMOG.  As always, we appreciate their generosity.  During the show we stated that citizens should not be surprised they don’t get everything promised by the current Town Council.  In this […]
• An appearance on KMOG and a Court Update
  KMOG has always been very generous with airtime to our group, and their generosity continues.   Access to local media is essential for voter involvement and engagement, but accessing non-biased media can be challenging.  Jeffrey Aal and Paul […]
• Damn the Torpedoes: The Payson Debt Bomb was Approved.
  On August 21st, the Town Council approved issuing a 70 million dollar Payson debt bomb bond by a six-to-one vote.  The day before, on the 20th, there was an updated presentation on the Aquatic Center.  The Council will press on the course of action […]
• Kicking bond debt in the face of voters.
  Transparent Payson has been actively involved in a lawsuit against the Town of Payson.  The matter is on appeal.  As to status, an opening brief is due August 27th for the Arizona Court of Appeals. Elections are over.  The current Council, who […]
• Local Election Madness Is Over
  The local elections have come to a close with the recount. We should all celebrate that we can vote and advocate for change. We live in a fabulous Country, and the rights and freedoms we are given must be cherished. Democracy is important.  We want […]
• Vote. Them. Out!
  Payson Town Council Incumbents? Vote.  Them.  Out! Payson has a grocery tax of 3.48%. Payson’s sales tax is 10.48%, the seventh highest in the state. Incumbents plan large-scale projects with no voter input on debt. Incumbents use […]