2026 Primary Election Results and New Leadership
Summary
Payson's voters picked a new mayor and three council members in July, and the council made those results official. Brett Flaherty unseated Mayor Stephen Otto, and Prop 420's Home Rule authority was approved — meaning the town can set its own spending limits for the next several years.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
Prop 420's approval lets the town keep its existing spending baseline rather than being capped by state limits — no immediate tax change.
Voters get the leadership they elected, and the town keeps budget flexibility under Home Rule.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (3)
The voters have spoken
The voters have spoken
Payson Town Council - Special - Aug 4, 2026
Payson's voters picked a new mayor and three council members in July, and the council made those results official. Brett Flaherty unseated Mayor Stephen Otto, and Prop 420's Home Rule authority was approved — meaning the town can set its own spending limits for the next several years.
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