City of Sedona article submitted by staff Sedona AZ (December 16, 2010) – The City of Sedona is accepting applications to fill one vacancy on the Board of Adjustment.   The term of service for this voluntary position is from time of appointment until December 31, 2012. The Board of Adjustment conducts hearings regarding requests for variances from the Sedona Land Development Code applicable... 

This article submitted by the City of Sedona. Sedona AZ (December 6, 2010) – On November 4, 2010, at the Annual State Planning Conference in Phoenix, the City of Sedona was recognized with two state planning awards.  Sedona was the only city in the State to receive two awards and both awards were for Sedona’s affordable housing efforts.  Each year, the Arizona Planning Association recognizes... 

Sedona AZ (December 16, 2010) – The Sedona City Council believes that sustainability is an issue of great importance to the City and recently appointed Brent Bitz, Jeff Heidt, Sarah Irani, Meghan Kincheloe, Marlene Rayner, Charlie Schudson, Ernie Strauch, Kristopher Spector and William Welter to the newly formed Sustainability Commission. The new Commissioners represent a diverse cross-representation... 

Sedona AZ (December 16, 2010) – According to the Verde Food Council Hunger Report of 2009 there are 72,000 people living in Arizona’s Verde Valley of which nearly 11,000 are hungry! The continuing downward turn of our economy caused this number to increase another fifty per cent (50%) in 2010. In partnership with local food banks, faith-based (interfaith) organizations, non-profit... 

      When I entered the race for Arizona State Mine Inspector I didn’t know what to expect.  I had no idea how many passionate, generous, and wonderful people I would have the privilege to know along the way.  My wife Valerie, my mom Sally (whom many of you met on the campaign trail), and the rest of our family deeply appreciate all the help and support we got. Though we didn’t... 

Sedona AZ–Please be advised of the cancellation of the Wednesday, December 15th City Council Special Meeting on the SR 89A Route Transfer Issue at 5:00 p.m. For more information contact the City Manager’s office at 204-7127.  Read More →

The City of Sedona is now accepting applications for two members of the Sedona Personnel Board. Members must be a resident of the City of Sedona. The deadline to return applications is Friday, January 21, 2011, by 5:00 p.m. The purpose of the Personnel Board is to serve as an advisory board to the City Manager in determining whether just cause existed for dismissal, demotion, or suspension without... 

Sedona AZ (December 11, 2010) – Attention Sedona Shoppers! If you have store credit or a gift certificate to Dress Barn, use it before December 24, 2010, in the Village of Oak Creek Outlet Mall, Sedona, Arizona, or be prepared to drive to Anthem Arizona, the nearest Dress Barn store location open for business. Sedona outlet mall employees were notified one week ago that the VOC store was... 

On Tuesday, December 7 2010, the Sedona City Council held a retreat to discuss the upcoming fiscal year 2011-2012 budget.  As part of the retreat, City staff provided Council with an update on FY2009-2010 Year End Overview, FY2010-2011 First Quarter update, and 18 month forecast. The City is in a strong financial position: The City has built a significant savings account (reserve) for operations,... 

The Sedona Police Department has experienced some significant changes since the retirement of Chief Joe Vernier in January 2010.  Prior to my appointment as Chief of Police in July 2010, Chief Deputy Jim Driscoll of the Coconino County Sheriff’s Department served as the interim police chief.  The members of this community have benefited greatly from the contributions of these fine public safety...