Sedona AZ (February 10, 2012) – Application forms for City of Sedona grants in the areas of community building, arts and culture, and economic stimulation funding categories are now available. Based on the 2011 funding level, it is expected that $120,000 will be available for the upcoming fiscal year. Applications are due on April 30, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. with the City Council scheduled to... 

Sedona AZ (February 8, 2012) – Sedona Mayor Rob Adams is running unopposed for his office in the March 13, 2012 election. The Mayor is in favor of Home Rule. He writes the following solicitation and opinion: On March 13, 2012, Sedona residents will be asked to vote on a critical issue concerning local control of our budgetary management. The ballot proposition will provide the voters a choice... 

Sedona AZ (February 3, 2012) – The City of Sedona has received federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding from the Arizona Department of Housing to provide housing repair services to approximately ten low-to-moderate income homeowners within the City of Sedona, with repairs for each home ranging between $3,000 and $15,000. The City and Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG)... 

Sedona AZ (February 3, 2012) – The League of Women Voters of Sedona-Verde Valley is sponsoring a primary election forum with the Mayoral and Council candidates running for the Sedona City Council. The forum will be held Thursday, February 16, 2012 from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. at the Sedona Public Library, 3250 White Bear Road, Sedona Arizona 86336. Scheduled to appear are Sedona City Council candidates... 

Sedona AZ (January 30, 2012) – On December 13, 2011, the Sedona City Council approved the refunding or refinancing of a portion of the City’s outstanding Excise Tax Obligations. The City of Sedona’s investment bankers, RBC Capital Markets, informed the City that the sale of the refunding bonds on January 25, 2012 exceeded the estimated net present value savings presented to Council. The resulting... 

Sedona AZ (January 27, 2012) – The City of Sedona is holding its 2012 Primary Election on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 and its General Election on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, if necessary. Three council seats are available for a four-year term and the Mayor’s seat is available for a two-year term. The Sedona City Clerk’s office received candidate packets from six individuals by the December... 

Sedona AZ (January 25, 2012) – At the January 24, 2012 City of Sedona Council meeting, City Manager Tim Ernster introduced the City’s new intern Sarah Goelitz. Ms. Goelitz attended Sedona Red Rock High School for three years and graduated from Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy in 2008. She is currently a senior at Northern Arizona University (NAU) and will graduate in May 2012 with... 

Eddie S. Maddock, Sedona Eye columnist Sedona AZ (January 23, 2012) – “. . . and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth” as spoken by Abraham Lincoln during his Gettysburg Address on November 19, 1863. As we look at our great nation and smaller communities so many, many years later, was this not intended to apply to future generations? Let... 

Sedona AZ (January 22, 2012) – New changes to the Red Rock Pass Program area become effective February 1, 2012. As a result, the public will note fewer areas where a Red Rock Pass is required. The new Red Rock Country Recreation Guide and trail maps will also be available February 1 to provide more information about local recreation opportunities, or online at www.redrockcountry.org. In addition,... 

Harley McGuire, Sedona Eye Four Paws Up Pet Columnist as Sedona Snow Paws c2011 Sedona AZ – Harley McGuire, Star Four Paws Up Pet Columnist for the SedonaEye.com is loving the snow! Well, truthfully, he’s tolerating the snow…but if you have wintry photos to share with our readers, Harley will come in out of the snow…gratefully. Diane Laws Rodriquez c2011 Sedona Arizona...