Welcome to the Town of Payson

Your Gateway to Community Information & Resources

Our Mission

"The Town of Payson is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our citizens by providing a superior level of service in the most effective and efficient manner while exercising fiscal responsibility."

• Valuing open communication
• Encouraging citizen participation
• Operating honestly and fairly
• Conducting activities with unity and teamwork
• Respecting differences
• Treasuring natural resources and the unique environment

Our Vision

"Payson, Arizona’s cool mountain town, is a welcoming community that is an exceptional place to live or visit for people of all ages. The tall pines, natural beauty of the rim country, western heritage, recreation opportunities, safety and personal freedom all contribute to the high quality of living in or visiting Payson. We will strive to preserve and continuously improve the things that create this quality living and visitation experience by encouraging well planned business, housing and infrastructure development and services that will benefit the region. We will do this through wise use of resources and adapting quickly to opportunities that promote our vision."

CORE VALUES & BEHAVIORS

Integrity

• We are honest in our communications.
• We are accountable to each other for our words, actions, communications, duties and responsibilities.
• We respect differences and strive for equity and fairness by seeking to understand before being understood.
• We are not motivated by power nor personal gain, we choose service to make our community better.
• We understand the importance of holding the public’s trust and accept the challenge of earning it through our actions and behaviors.

Adaptability

• We value planning ahead and identify alternatives to improvise and move into action.
• We use data and feedback to pivot and achieve our objectives.
• We are life-long learners and enjoy finding new ways of doing things.
• We embrace change to improve the lives of our residents, the community, and our peers.

Collaboration

• We recognize we are better together and strive to be inclusive to ensure everyone is successful.
• We strive to build relationships that help foster an environment where collaboration can prosper.
• We speak honestly, clearly and directly about expectations and seek to answer the “why” behind our actions.
• We know we are not perfect and seek feedback to make us better.
• We demonstrate humility by sharing credit with others.

Excellence

• We value best practices and implement them to grow, adapt, and improve our performance.
• We empower people to act in the best interest of the community.
• We understand that in order to achieve excellence we must measure our performance.
• We make decisions and use public resources to better the lives of people.
• We are not perfect, when we make mistakes, we own them and use the experience to better our future performance.

ORGANIZATIONAL PURPOSE STATEMENT

• We anticipate the needs of the community 
• We create solutions, programs, and services 
• We serve the community

Outcomes

✔️ Positive Culture
✔️ Trust
✔️ High Quality of Life

Key Town Documents & Resources

Stay informed and prepared with these essential town documents. Click the links below to access important plans and policies.

🚨 Emergency Preparedness & Evacuation

• 🔗 Emergency preparedness Guide – Essential steps for residents and businesses in case of disasters.
• 🔗APS PSPS (Public Safety Power Shutoff) tool

📍 Strategic Planning & Development

• 🔗 General Plan 2024-2034 – The long-term roadmap for Payson’s growth and sustainability.
• 🔗 Airport Master Plan – The vision for aviation infrastructure.
• 🔗 Strategic Plan 2024-2028 – A guideline that will direct us toward accomplishing our long-term objectives

📂 Town Policies & Governance

• 🔗 Town Code & Ordinances – Regulations governing zoning, safety, and municipal operations.
• 🔗 Budget & Financial Reports – Detailed financial information and performance metrics. Stay informed about how public funds are managed and allocated within the community.

📢 Stay Connected & Informed

✔️ Sign Up for Alerts – Get real-time emergency notifications and town updates.

• eNotification - News, events, employment opportunities, RFP/Bid opportunities, and Town Council meetings & agendas.
• Ready Gila Alerts - ReadyGila Alerts is a communitywide emergency notification system that enables users to send notifications to individuals or groups using lists, locations, and visual intelligence. This comprehensive notification system keeps everyone informed before, during and after all events whether emergency or non-emergency.
• NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) - Offers 24/7 forecasts, alerts, warnings, and information on various weather issues and storm progression through its website and local channels. Visit www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr for your local frequency

✔️ Attend Town Council Meetings – Meetings & Agenda's - Engage in local governance and community discussions or watch past meetings 
✔️ Follow Us on Social Media – Facebook - Stay up to date with town events, news, and initiatives.

📩 Need Assistance?

📞 Town Hall: (928) 474-5242
📧 Email: Contact Us
🏛️ Location: Town of Payson, AZ