Sedona AZ (October 31, 2015) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor: Editor: AZ U.S. Congressman Paul Gosar Our Congressman Paul Gosar’s vitriolic condemnation of the Congressional Budget Deal is a striking act of isolationism. The bill passed precisely because the majority in Congress could no longer put up with the antics of Mr. Gosar’s Shutdown Caucus. I for one agree... 

SedonaEye.com columnist Eddie Maddock review of the October 27 City Council meeting addresses public concerns about 100 acres of city land being offered for a Sedona metaphysical and spiritual pilgrimage “headquarters” Sedona AZ (October 29, 2015) – Following the City of Sedona October 27 Council meeting and an agenda decision to contact a Dr. Shailesh Rao to discuss benefits of a... 

SedonaEye.com J. Rick Normand, Investigative and Financial Columnist Sedona AZ (October 29, 2015) – It is becoming increasingly clear that the Verde Valley has become weary of hearing the incessant drumbeat of “They’re lying, they’re not telling you the facts!” At this point, the undecided on the issue of the National Monument designation proposal most likely can’t decide who to believe…either... 

Sedona AZ (October 28, 2015) – Individuals interested in participating in facilitated round tables during the second public forum to discuss the state of education and its impact on the Sedona Oak Creek Unified School District from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2015, can apply online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BN9RV8G. Round tables will be comprised of twenty five randomly... 

Article submitted by City of Sedona AZ and written by Councilwoman Angela LeFevre Sedona AZ (October 28, 2015) – This is my second City Talk article, which indicates that four of the seven Councilors, including myself, are looking at completing their first year in office. As a new Councilor, I learned very quickly that I was expected to “get out of the block running!” Even with all the excellent... 

Sedona AZ (October 28, 2015) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor: Subject: VOCA Permits are REQUIRED and if you don’t pay attention you will be fined VOCA new construction permit fee was $150.00; Now it’s $1500.00. Paint permit fee was $0; Now $25. Driveway, re-roof, propane tank permit fee was $0; Now $25. Landscaping, walls, fencing permit fee was $25; Now $50. These... 

SedonaEye.com Four Paws Up Star Pet Columnist Harley McGuire and pals love the Sedona Dog Park and all are encouraged to attend the City community Dog Park Master Plan outreach meetings on November 9. Sedona AZ (October 22, 2015) – The City of Sedona current Capital Improvement Program Budget has funds allocated for the design of a master plan for the Sedona Dog Park within Posse Grounds Park,... 

Sedona AZ (October 21, 2015) – The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office is advising the public of a second UTV fatality in as many weeks and an arrest in a Chino Valley debit card theft: On October 18, 2015, at approximately 5:00 in the evening, YCSO was notified that Ryuji “Michael” Numata, 44, from Avondale, Arizona, was missing. Numata had been driving with a group of similar vehicles,... 

Article submitted by City of Sedona AZ Sedona AZ (October 21, 2015) – The City of Sedona is pleased to announce that Cherie Wright has been hired as its Director of Financial Services. Cherie brings to the City more than twenty-seven years of experience in both municipal and private section organizations. Most recently, she was providing accounting and financial consulting services to governmental... 

Sedona AZ (October 20, 2015) – Coconino County Sheriff’s deputies have seen an increase in the occurrence of “secret” underage alcohol parties occurring in unimproved wooded areas throughout Coconino County. These “Woods Parties,” as they are often referred to by the participants, can be very hazardous and, at times, life threatening to underage party goers. Deputies have seen numerous...