Town Council Abuses Emergency Clause in Ordinances
The town has faced 17 emergencies since incorporation with ordinances issued to address issues from subdivision controls to airport governance. Only one ordinance avoided emergency status, which sped lawful effect. otherwise 30 day delay allows petition referendum by 15 percent of voters. Critics say abuse of the clause undermines voters' rights.
Redistricting controversy after Northern Gila vote
The State Supreme Court redrew district lines after an election in which Northern Gila County elected three representatives. Now senators and representatives from Globe replace the prior Northern officials, covering multiple counties and raising questions why redistricting wasn’t done before the vote.
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Tony Gabaldon
State Senate
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Polly” Rosenbaum
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Pay Son Residents Ask About Dog Licenses and Rabies Rules
Question and answer notes that all dogs in the town and county must be licensed and require a rabies shot. It clarifies licensing in town versus outside town limits and indicates licensing prerequisites for dog owners.
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Payson Dog Tag Rules and Honor to Nancy Moore Friend
County tags are sold at the Sheriff’s office in Payson and town tags by Payson Humane Society at Cedar’s Pet Shop. February 9 is the last day to obtain town tags. The note also salutes Mrs. Lee Phillips for helping Nancy Moore, who now uses a kidney machine and is doing well.
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Payson Humane Society
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Rainbow Silence and a Snowbow Question
A quirky collection of observations on weather optics and media sparring. The piece riffs on rainbows in sun showers and snow rain debates while tossing a two page into a gravedigger tale and a joke about an ambulance at a garage.
Safety tips for seniors and community notices
Payson Safety Week highlights higher accident risk after 65 with home hazards and steps to reduce them. Medic-Alert info aids emergencies. community TV discussions on housing and widowed living follow. News blurbs include Payson high school poll notes and a teacher substitute anecdote, plus a humorous customer letter.
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National Safety Council
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