Sedona AZ (December 17, 2008) – They are hungry. They are broke. They are scared. We see them but we don’t see them. Tommy Acosta They could be your neighbor, a grocery clerk you no longer see working where you shop, your favorite server or retail clerk who is no longer there. They are the victims of a merciless economy bankrupting our nation. They are Sedonans living at the edge of, or in,... 

Sedona, AZ — By Tommy Acosta … Waking up to such a grey and dreary day sets the tone for today’s installment. Thinking about Sedona families standing in the morning cold outside the community food banks and my heart and good will go to those in need. I saw this cartoon yesterday where a couple is sitting at a dinner table. He is eating dog food and she is eating cat food. He says, “I... 

Tommy Acosta Sedona AZ (December 11, 2008) – Good day Sedona! Lot’s on the plate today for us to cover. First, we should be receiving our hard-copy issue of the Sedona-Verde Valley Times newspaper in the mail today or tomorrow. Be sure to check this issue out. In it we cover hunger in Sedona, something I’m sure some would rather sweep under the table but something those who care in our community... 

Sedona, AZ — By Tommy Acosta… I just hate admitting being wrong about anything, especially about my political observations and digressions. Though I’m tempted to say I was wrong that the Fed’s response on Barbara Litrell’s request for a NEPA study put a monkey wrench into the plans to put the 76 or more lights on 89A, I will not succumb to temptation and stick to my guns. If anything,... 

Sedona Verde Valley Times Guest Editorial by Tommy Acosta Sedona AZ (December 9, 2008) – On November 24, Judge C. Kenneth Ray II of the Sedona Magistrate Court issued an order that the case against Sedona citizen Clifford Ochser filed by Sedona City Attorney Michael Goimarac, in the matter of former mayoral candidate Matthew Turner receiving an alleged-threatening letter, must go to jury trial 9... 

Tommy Acosta Sedona AZ (December 7, 2008) – Oh dear! Oh my! Another stumbling block in the path of the 76 or more lights for 89A. This…is a big one. This saga plays out like a heavyweight match between two worthy opponents in an Ultimate Fighting contest. Back and forth and back and forth. It looks like the pro-dark skies group has gained advantage, holding the pro-lights group down on... 

Tommy Acosta Sedona AZ (December 5, 2008) – A most definitely news filled week for Sedona this Friday culminates, yes? We got two spanking brand-new complaints filed against counsel members for allegedly violating the Arizona Open Meeting Law. We got a former council member threatening to pull papers for a recall against the mayor and another council member. We got a new president elected to Keep... 

Sedona, AZ – By Tommy Acosta…Sometimes I wish I didn’t have a crystal ball to view the future because the excitement of new events just isn’t there anymore. See http://www.sedona.biz/sedona-open-meeting-law0308.htm Like I’ve been saying over and over, this fight over the lights is far from over. Now we have two more complaints filed with the Attorney General’s Office charging four council... 

Sedona, AZ — By Tommy Acosta… All right you political chess buffs out there, here’s another one for you to ponder and masticate. Last night, Nov. 25, at the Sedona City Council meeting, members discussed allegations filed with the Attorney General’s office that four council members violated the Open Meeting Law shortly before the council voted to put lights on 89A. Needless to say,... 

Sedona AZ (November 17, 2008) — When kudos are deserved, kudos are given. The Sedona City Council recently passed a declaration proclaiming Sedona a Zero Waste City, meaning the city will strive to recycle waste back into energy and produce no waste, if possible. According to the Sierra Club, a progressive environmental declaration such as this, by the City Council proclaims that Sedona is concerned...