Your Money, Your Land, YOUR right to VOTE on them.
The trial was completed last Friday, the 19th. Transparent Payson has always viewed the matter as a question of law, which results in a slightly different trial than many may be familiar with in a civil setting. There was no discovery, no experts, none of that. There are central questions of law that need to […]
The movie Groundhog Day is cute. Bill Murray’s character, weatherman Phil Connors, repeatedly gets stuck in the same day. A film buff worked it out to be thirty-three years and 350 days. In the end, Bill/Phil gets the girl. Maybe it was worth it for that? For a tax increase, we would hope for a […]
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 […]
We recently had the opportunity to provide some alternative information with Counsel Mr. Timothy A. La Sota at a breakfast meeting and on KMOG hosted by Charlie Seraphin. The Town of Payson had a lengthy presentation on why the Propositions are illegal in their enforcement. During that meeting, it appeared that some difficult questions were […]
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 […]
Transparent Payson was formed to address real issues. Recently we were engaged in a conversation on Facebook that provided that opportunity. We always welcome feedback and intelligent conversation. We appreciate Ms. Bollier’s voice and welcome her input. The full conversation may be found here. There is some overlap on outside issues, as with any conversation, […]
Sometimes things are assumed but you know what they say about that… You may have a question about Transparent Payson, and it may be one we get often! If you read our FAQ’s and find that your question isn’t answered, then ask us! Use our “Contact Us” form. Why the name “Transparent Payson?” Our goal […]
