Your Money, Your Land, YOUR right to VOTE on them.
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 […]
Transparent Payson has become a voting rights group in defense of Propositions 401 and 402. Voting can be divided into many categories: rights, the consent of the governed, collective wisdom, and a host of various reasons, each equally compelling. They all share one element: voting is essential! Citizens can make decisions on complex issues. No […]
We can use your continued support. Please donate. To finance the Town’s list of projects Town Council increased the TPT/Sales tax. That tax becomes effective on May 1st. The rate will be 10.48%. Some people tithe. The TPT/ Sales tax rate is higher than a tithe. Many, not just Christians, give for a multitude of […]
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 […]
Thank you, KMOG and longtime Payson resident Mr. Don Engler for the opportunity to discuss the issues on the KMOG forum on August 2nd. If you were unable to listen, the entire broadcast is below. Many topics and issues were discussed. One of the issues discussed was that of a fundamental question. Is government the […]
Transparent Payson will be appearing on KMOG FM103.3 – AM1420 Wednesday, August 2nd at 9:00 am to discuss the current litigation with the Town of Payson. You can listen online if you are out of the area. We again appreciate the opportunity to provide information on these issues. We have previously been on KMOG and […]
The Town of Payson has provided a Verified Answer and Counter Claim. The firm of Titus Brueckner prepared the Answer, and Pierce Coleman prepared the Verified Counter Claim. A full copy of the Answer and Counter Claim is below in .pdf format. A response is required to be filed soon. When that occurs, a copy […]
First and foremost; it has been an extreme pleasure to be involved in the democratic process. A process that is best embraced and not taken for granted. Transparent Payson has been honored that so many volunteers have provided their resources and time to assist in our efforts. Five years ago, on April 25th, 2018, Transparent […]
Who is Transparent Payson? We are citizens of Payson, Arizona who are striving to make our local government more transparent to its citizens. As a 527 nonprofit PAC, we were responsible for the successful enactment of Propositions 401 and 402 a few years back, which helped curb government overreach. What has happened We are […]
