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A funny thing happened when Mr. Jon Paladini separated from the Town of Payson. We researched new Town Legal, Ms. Christina Werther, to see if there would be a change in approach regarding citizens’ rights. Based on her position in a Prescott Valley voter matter, it does not look like there will be. Citizens’ rights […]
Much has happened in the Town of Payson over the past few months. The 70 Million Dollar bond has been shelved. Lawsuits against the Town have advanced to the Arizona Court of Appeals. Two incumbent Town Councilors and the Mayor lost their reelection bids. The Town manager, Troy Smith, has “separated” as of January 3rd. […]
We recently discussed the need for affordable housing in Payson. Three proposals were made for federal tax credits to enable housing. The Arizona Department of Housing award was made to Green Valley II of Payson, LLC, headed by Jacob Swartwood. The tax credits awarded are $1.86m. The property in question will require that the American […]
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 […]
Thank you, KMOG and former Payson Mayor Kenneth Murphy, for the opportunity to discuss the issues with current Mayor Higgins on the KMOG forum on December 29th. We always appreciate the opportunity to be part of the KMOG discussion. It was a great way to end an eventful year. If you were unable to listen, […]
A quick year-end update. We are very hopeful that everyone has a wonderful holiday season. The court case against the Town moves at a glacial pace. The last court hearing was November 30th. There is little to report on that front. That sounds simple enough. It has not been a quiet month. Mayor Higgins called […]
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 […]
