Review of Town legal services
Summary
Council Members Bell and Ferris want a look at whether Payson should keep contract legal services or bring an attorney in-house, and the prosecution services fee is set to jump to $180,000 a year. All of it was tabled so the full Council could weigh in.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
The prosecution services contract would rise to $180,000 per year starting July 1, 2026; any move to in-house counsel would change the Town's legal spending.
Taxpayers if the review produces a more efficient legal services structure.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Payson Town Council - Regular - Jun 24, 2026
Council Member Bell pushed for studying an in-house town attorney, arguing for accessibility and community investment; other members and Pierce Coleman countered that contracted services cost far less ($500,000 vs. a projected $600,000-$700,000 in-house budget) and have kept the town lawsuit-free. No change was made.
Payson Town Council - Regular - Jun 10, 2026
Council Members Bell and Ferris want a look at whether Payson should keep contract legal services or bring an attorney in-house, and the prosecution services fee is set to jump to $180,000 a year. All of it was tabled so the full Council could weigh in.
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