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The injunctive hearing for Rose vs Town of Payson is Tuesday, 9/24, at 2:30 pm at 714 S Beeline Highway, the Honorable Brian Chambers presiding. If you attend, we suspect it may be a packed room. The court has a YouTube channel. We are uncertain if a ruling will be made that day. The proposed […]
The local elections have come to a close with the recount. We should all celebrate that we can vote and advocate for change. We live in a fabulous Country, and the rights and freedoms we are given must be cherished. Democracy is important. We want to congratulate all the Payson candidates for their efforts. Entering […]
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 […]
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 […]
Varxity was part of the tri-party agreement with the Town of Payson (TOP) for the Recreation Center/Hockey Rinks/Pool. After 401 and 402 passed, the TOP withdrew from the agreement. There may have been a mixup on the signatures required to make it all official. Ultimately Varxity filed a suit against the TOP. We provided information […]
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 […]
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 […]
Payson has such a wealth of knowledge in the community. We first realized that six years ago as we drafted and circulated the petitions, known as Propositions 401 and 402. This pool of knowledge undoubtedly reflects the median age, which is 59.8 years old. There are many intelligent people and so much life experience […]
