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To the citizens of Payson and all those who stood with us There comes a moment in every civic movement when the dust settles. When the courtrooms go quiet, the signs are taken down, and the social feeds slow. That moment is here for Transparent Payson. But make no mistake: the echo of our efforts […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 “emergency clauses” to preclude voter input. The incumbents plan a General Obligation bond in an off-year election for […]
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 […]
Transparent Payson Board Members will speak about voters’ rights, the current issues facing Propositions 401 and 402, and the pending litigation at the Conservative Coalition of Arizona (CCAZ) meeting. The CCAZ is comprised of independent and conservative-minded citizens advocating for constitutional principles. Visit their website to learn more about the Conservative Coalition of Arizona […]
“Votes Can’t Just be Thrown Away.” That is a good quote. Let us place the quote in its proper context. When Arizona’s Voter Protection Act/Proposition 105 was advocated in 1998, Sheriff Joe Arpaio was a voice in favor of the VPA. The full quote is as follows: The will of the people is the most […]
Depending on the outcome of the court date, you may be subject to additional taxes. As legal fees are again mounting, we are hopeful you will donate. Without your support, we cannot defend voters’ rights. Without your support, we cannot prevent unilateral debt and increased taxes. We need your help. Please donate. The initial hearing […]
Recently there was a discussion on NextDoor.com about Transparent Payson not being a newspaper. That is a 100% correct statement. Transparent Payson is not a newspaper. If you are unfamiliar with NextDoor it is a local social networking service for neighborhoods based primarily on zip codes. Many do not use social media, and those that […]
A reply to the Town’s response has been filed with the Court. An answer to the Counter Claim is due July 26. That answer will include a discussion on the affirmative defenses asserted by the TOP. There will then be a briefing and oral arguments. A copy of the reply is found below in .pdf […]
