Your Money, Your Land, YOUR right to VOTE on them.
The Roundup published an opinion by Council Member Nossek that took exception to voters’ rights. Mr. Nossek targeted his address at me. The Nossek opinion was removed from publication. The opinion was on the heels of an article by Mr. Aleshire that attempts to lay the dysfunction of Payson politics at my feet. While flattering, […]
The Payson Roundup recently had an article discussing a Tea Party meeting where Transparent Payson was a guest. The Roundup gives Transparent Payson too much credit. “You can explain a lot about Payson town politics at the moment by listening to Aal’s critique.” No critique would be necessary if the Town listened to voters’ will. The […]
That is likely not true; Payson does not have nuclear launch codes. But it must be something. On March 7th, we requested documents under a request for records (RFR), commonly called a FOIA request. We have reviewed some that should be in the production. If they are not, we will know the production is incomplete. […]
“Only” is a word that is a matter of perspective. When the sales tax increased by 1%, people in favor said it was “only a penny.” People who buy groceries know that pennies add to dollars. In this post, we outlined that 1% impact on groceries alone in a couple of scenarios. We again have […]
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 […]
On August 21st, the Town Council approved issuing a 70 million dollar Payson debt bomb bond by a six-to-one vote. The day before, on the 20th, there was an updated presentation on the Aquatic Center. The Council will press on the course of action regardless of apparent risks or dangers. Damn, the torpedoes! The vote […]
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 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 […]
