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That is likely not true; Payson does not have nuclear launch codes. But it must be something. On March 7th, we requested documents under a request for records (RFR), commonly called a FOIA request. We have reviewed some that should be in the production. If they are not, we will know the production is incomplete. […]
The Town of Payson released a statement on the Rose vs. the Town of Payson suit. Typically, those statements come from an attorney or media specialist. We don’t know, but perhaps Town Legal, Mr. Jon Paladini, was responsible. Mr. Paladini did provide statements to the Payson Roundup. “Bottom line is that the courts are prohibited […]
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 The current Council, who repealed 401 and 402 on the advice of bond counsel, has a few […]
Despite reports in “newspapers” and statements from pundits, including local elected officials, asserting otherwise, the case of Transparent Payson vs. The Town of Payson has not been resolved. A court date has been set for a bench trial. 04/05/24 Trial Memo Due 04/09/24 Joint Pretrial Due 04/12/24 Response Memo Due 04/12/24 Final Pretrial Conference […]
Transparent Payson has sometimes been labeled “conjecture,” “speculation,” and other choice things. The fiscal issues facing our community are coming into focus every day. The current issue? A potential 1% sales tax increase. The sales tax (TPT) rate for Payson is 9.48%. That comprises 5.6% State Tax, 1% Gila County Tax, and 2.88% Town […]
Research and public records can be a wonderful thing. There is an outstanding case regarding the development of Rumsey Park and the agreement with Varxity. As you will recall, we discussed a motion for summary judgment filed by the Town of Payson that relied, in part, on the passage of Propositions 401 and 402. That […]
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 […]
