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Chris Higgins
Mayor2022-12-08–2024-12-11 (start: oath of office as Mayor December 8, 2022 per Payson Town Council minutes, previously vice-mayor; end: successor Stephen Otto sworn December 11, 2024 per Payson Town Council minutes)
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Top issues during term (3)
high↓Sep 2024[0]
municipal debt lawsuit
If the debt shift stands, Payson residents could pay more in utility bills or taxes to cover the $70 million.
high↓Nov 2024[0]
mayoral criticism of town council
Expect louder debate over the town budget and spending—possibly more scrutiny and delays, but no immediate dollar changes are specified.
high↓Nov 2024[0]
municipal bond sale cancellation
The immediate hit is $70 million in expected project funding that now isn’t available, which can push costs and timelines onto the town and taxpayers.
Decisions during term (0)
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