Attend a town council meeting or any political event—Republican or Democrat—and take a look around. Who do you see? The same crowd every time: older folks. The young people are nowhere to be found. And while they sit it out, Donald Trump has bulldozed democracy into a dictatorship, and most people barely seem concerned.
Here in Payson, we’re seeing a disturbing local version of the same story. The three new town council members have clearly taken their cues from Trump, mimicking his every move. Mayor Steve Otto and his cronies rode into office by stoking the same “Deep State” conspiracy nonsense that Trump peddled. And just like Trump appointing Elon Musk as his wrecking ball, Otto’s Tea Party backers hoped Charlie Seraphin would be their own Musk-style puppet.
Trump used blatant lies to seize and hold power. The new council and their Tea Party handlers have adopted the same playbook—deception and distortion at every turn. And while they tighten their grip, most Payson residents look the other way, oblivious as their town is dismantled by the same toxic politics that are destroying the country.
If you care about your community and your future, show up. Demand accountability. It’s time for the younger generation to stop watching from the sidelines and start fighting for the future they’ll be stuck with.
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