Democrats of Payson, AZ provides updates about local, state and national politics; supports Democratic candidates and elected officials; informs the public about critical issues facing our citizens; encourages active participation in the political process; advocates for the common good and changes in public policies that benefit all; publicizes the actions of our political representatives; and works to elect Democrats to local, state and national offices. Issues we care about include: Children's Issues Climate Change Education Ecology/Forests/Environment Employment/Jobs Gun Owner Education Health Care Immigration Minimum wage National Defense Poverty Prison Reform Repeal Citizens United Senior Citizens Taxation Fairness Transportation Voters' Rights (suppression) Women's Issues Worker's Rights/Unions XL Pipeline The main Democratic group in Payson, Democrats of Northern Gila County, meets at 6pm on the third Wednesday of each month at the Payson Public Library, South Meeting Room 328 N. McLane Rd.Payson, AZ 85541 Also, the Democratic Women of Rim Country is an active community group with regular meetings and activities. New members and volunteers are most welcome! We can use your help with: Attending & participating at club meetings Contacting legislators Fundraising Political campaigns Voter registration Phone to get out the vote Publicity Writing letters Signs/posters in your yard Picnics and socials “We are one voice in the progressive choir which collectively is called the Arizona Democratic Party.”