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