As a result, the proposed congressional map would cut Gila County in two. Payson would end up in a district dominated by cities along the Colorado River.
The proposed maps divided Gila County among three different state legislative districts. None of the state lawmakers who now represent Rim Country live in Payson, although Rep. Brenda Barton recently bought a home in Payson to establish residency here.
After statewide complaints about the actions of the redistricting committee and its refusal to open up its records, Gov. Jan Brewer with the support of the Legislature removed the redistricting committee chair from office for “gross misconduct.” That included hiring a consulting firm that had previously worked for Democratic clients and meeting to discuss key decisions behind closed doors.
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