{"id":2341746,"date":"2024-09-16T10:12:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-16T14:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/payson-cites-swimming-lessons-to-defend-emergency-70-million-bond-sale-for-pool-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-09-16T10:18:04","modified_gmt":"2024-09-16T14:18:04","slug":"payson-cites-swimming-lessons-to-defend-emergency-70-million-bond-sale-for-pool-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/payson-cites-swimming-lessons-to-defend-emergency-70-million-bond-sale-for-pool-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Payson cites swimming lessons to defend emergency $70 million bond sale for pool &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">32<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpayson-cites-swimming-lessons-to-defend-emergency-70-million-bond-sale-for-pool-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2341746&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>In a recent development, the\u2064 town of Payson has defended its decision to incorporate an emergency clause in a $70 million bond sale resolution, which is currently \u2062being challenged in court by the Goldwater Institute and resident Deborah Rose. The plaintiffs argue that such a clause bypasses voter input\u200c and is\u2063 unnecessary. In response, Payson officials emphasized \u200bthat they will vigorously\u2063 contest the lawsuit, citing legal \u200dprotections for legislative decisions involving emergency \u2063measures.<\/p>\n<p>The bond sale aims to fund the reopening of the Taylor Pool, which has been closed since 2019 and is crucial for providing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-office-opposition-from-ncaa-woke-corporations-strengthened-his-resolve-to-protect-girls\/\" title=\"DeSantis\u2019 Office: Opposition From NCAA, \u2018Woke\u2019 Corporations \u2018Strengthened His Resolve\u2019 To Protect Girls\">swimming lessons<\/a> to children.\u2062 Councilmember Joel Mona highlighted the importance of these lessons in\u2063 preventing drowning, the leading cause of\u200d death for young children. He pointed out that learning to swim is critical for safety, while\u200b aquatic activities also benefit overall health, reducing risks associated with several medical conditions. The town\u2019s plan \u2063includes a one-cent increase in sales taxes to support this\u200d initiative.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Payson cites swimming lessons to defend emergency $70 million bond sale for pool<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1761383\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>(The Center Square) &ndash; The town of Payson defended the decision to include an emergency clause in its $70 million bond sale resolution approved by the council last month, which is currently facing a lawsuit.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>In a statement, the town said it plans to defend itself against the legal action from the Goldwater Institute and resident Deborah Rose, who are arguing that the emergency clause for the measure was unnecessary and does not allow voters the opportunity to decide. The move will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/illinois-school-districts-seek-sales-tax-dollars-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Illinois school districts seek sales tax dollars - Washington Examiner\">raise sales taxes<\/a> in the town by one-cent.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The Town of Payson intends to vigorously defend against the suit, as the law clearly provides that courts cannot interfere with a legislative body&rsquo;s decision to adopt a measure with an emergency clause,&rdquo; the town said in a statement on Thursday, adding that it&rsquo;s &ldquo;common&rdquo; for municipalities in Arizona to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/brian-kolfage-one-florida-school-combated-covid-by-going-back-to-normal-as-a-result-the-children-and-teachers-are-safe-and-happy\/\" title=\"Brian Kolfage: One Florida School Combated COVID By Going Back to Normal \u2013 As a Result the Children and Teachers Are Safe and Happy\">make decisions<\/a> like the council did.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the town also pointed to remarks made by Councilmember Joel Mona during the Aug. 21 where the 6-1 vote occured, saying the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exclusive-corrupt-hunter-biden-whines-to-friend-every-great-family-is-persecuted-prosecuted-in-the-us-ignoring-biden-family-crimes\/\" title=\"EXCLUSIVE: Corrupt Hunter Biden Whines to Friend \u201cEvery Great Family is Persecuted, Prosecuted in the US\u201d \u2013 Ignoring Biden Family Crimes\">bond issue<\/a> will help with the opening of the Taylor Pool, which he said could fall under the umbrella of an emergency.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Taylor Pool closed in 2019 and has drastically limited the ability for children to get swimming lessons. Drowning is the No.1 cause of death for children ages one to four, second leading cause of death for children ages five to fourteen. Obviously learning how to swim reduces that risk of death and to me and that checks the box for safety,&rdquo; Mona said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Aquatic activity lowers the risk of heart disease, diabetes and respiratory illness. It even helps people with PTSD, addiction, anxiety disorder and sleep trouble. People with arthritis, osteoporosis, injuries, disabilities that make high impact exercise difficult or impossible benefit from aquatic exercise. That clearly checks the box for health. Preservation of peace, health or safety,&rdquo; he added.<\/p>\n<p>Goldwater Vice President for Litigation Jon Riches is not buying the explanation.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The town of Payson has acted entirely outside the bounds of state law in order to suppress the constitutional rights of its citizens,&rdquo; Riches told The Center Square in a statement.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Local governments can only prevent citizens from sending an ordinance to voters if it is necessary for the immediate preservation of health or safety. The town&rsquo;s justification does not remotely approach that standard. Additionally, for the town to threaten its citizens seeking to vindicate their constitutional rights in court is beyond the pale, and likewise unlawful, subjecting the town to further legal liability,&rdquo; he continued.<\/p>\n<p>The Center Square reported Thursday that the town said economic conditions justified the move, whereas the institute said that it flouts the power of voters to base the move off &ldquo;financial trends.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1761383\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1761383\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Payson defends $70 million bond sale for pool by citing swimming lessons (The Center Square) \u2013 The town of Payson has justified its inclusion of an emergency clause in the $70 million bond sale resolution that was approved by the council last month and is now subject to a lawsuit. In a statement, the town expressed its intention to contest the legal challenge brought forth by the Goldwater Institute and resident Deborah Rose, who claim that the emergency clause was unnecessary and deprived voters of their right to decide. This decision will result in a one-cent increase in sales taxes within the town. &#8220;The Town of Payson plans to vigorously defend against this lawsuit, as state law clearly states that courts cannot interfere with a legislative body&#8217;s choice to adopt measures with an emergency clause,&#8221; said a town spokesperson on Thursday, noting that such actions are &#8220;common&#8221; among municipalities in Arizona. Additionally, Councilmember Joel Mona referenced during the August 21 meeting\u2014where the council voted 6-1\u2014that this bond issue would facilitate reopening Taylor Pool, which he argued could be considered an emergency situation. &#8220;Taylor Pool closed in 2019 and has significantly limited children&#8217;s access to swimming lessons. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children aged one to four and second for those aged five to fourteen. Clearly, learning how to swim mitigates this risk,&#8221; Mona stated. He also highlighted various health benefits associated with aquatic activities for individuals facing different health challenges. However, Jon Riches from Goldwater Institute dismissed these justifications as inadequate: &#8220;The town of Payson has acted outside state law limits while infringing on citizens&#8217; constitutional rights,&#8221; he remarked in a statement to The Center Square. He emphasized that local governments can only restrict citizens from voting on ordinances if it is essential for immediate health or safety preservation\u2014a standard he believes has not been met here\u2014and criticized any threats made against citizens seeking legal recourse as unlawful and potentially exposing further legal risks for the town. The Center Square reported Thursday that while Payson cited economic conditions as justification for its actions, Goldwater Institute contended it undermines voter authority based on mere financial trends<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2341747,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/money-istock-dollars-income-1024x683.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[40981,40979,40980],"class_list":["post-2341746","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-emergency-bond-sale","tag-payson","tag-swimming-lessons"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/money-istock-dollars-income-1024x683.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2341746","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2341746"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2341746\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2341747"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2341746"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2341746"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2341746"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}