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Your Tax Dollars To Negate Your Vote

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 […]

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KMOG Radio Interview August 2nd

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 […]

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Transparent Payson is not a newspaper.

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 […]

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An Interesting Update and Documents Filed.

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 […]

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The Town of Payson has filed an Answer with a twist.

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 […]

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A 31% Budget Increase. Did you get a raise?

Transparent Payson was born from a desire that fiscal responsibility be imposed on the Town of Payson.  Recently the Town has proposed a thirty-one percent  (31%) budget increase.  The current budget is $59 million.  The proposed budget is over $77 million.  A budget needs to be adjusted for inflation.  As of May 10th, the current […]

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You have questions; we have answers.

Join Transparent Payson and Counsel Mr. Timothy A. La Sota for breakfast with a moderated question and answer session.  Learn about the specific issue(s) against the Town of Payson and the more significant voter rights issues. Transparent Payson is pleased to be represented by Mr. La Sota. Mr. La Sota specializes in government practice, including […]

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A History of Transparent Payson

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 […]

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Payson…We have a problem.

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 […]

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The Big Lie

If you are not a student of history, you may not understand the reference.  Via Wikipedia:  The expression was coined by Adolf Hitler, about the use of a lie so “colossal” that no one would believe that someone “could have the impudence to distort the truth so infamously.”   Not for a moment would we suggest […]