Economic development partnerships
Summary
The town manager reported recruiting timber companies, exploring county partnerships on the rodeo grounds, and pursuing 20 acres of state and county land near Highway 260 for potential resort development.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Mar 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
Possible future acquisition of state and county land parcels; terms not yet negotiated.
Job seekers and the local tax base if timber and hospitality prospects land.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Payson Town Council - Regular - Mar 25, 2026
The town manager reported recruiting timber companies, exploring county partnerships on the rodeo grounds, and pursuing 20 acres of state and county land near Highway 260 for potential resort development.
Payson Town Council - Regular - Mar 11, 2026
Economic Development Director Gregg Martinez laid out plans to diversify beyond tourism, including biomass-related industries tied to Forest Service thinning work and possibly acquiring industrially zoned land near the airport to attract new employers.
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