Recently, there have been many questions and comments from the community concerning the privatization of Sedona Fire District’s ambulance services. The question is what is best for our community, financially, and the level of service needed for a positive patient outcome. I have contacted approximately 25 fire departments, fire districts, and dignitaries to discuss Ambulance Services. My goal was... 

The Sedona Times reprints this communique of March 12, 2010 for context. “For The Facts, Ask the Fire Chief” The Sedona Fire District has 115 professional members that are assigned to an Executive Team of three, overseeing 12 divisions. The District is comprised of one appointed official, the Fire Chief, 71 Firefighters, and 44 non-emergency personnel. The District protects approximately... 

A municipal fire department is one department, among many departments, within a city. A fire district is its own self-contained government entity. A fire department has the support of the general government services within the municipality’s structure. A fire district must maintain its own general government services internally. For both fire departments and fire districts to operate, these government... 

Dear Citizen,   There have been many responses to a recent Postcard sent out to the District.  Here are some facts to help answer any questions.   An agenda item to explore the possibility of privatizing our Ambulance services was brought out by a Board Member at a public Fire Board meeting.  The post card you received was sent by the Sedona/Verde Valley Firefighters Association at no cost to the... 

CruzforArizona.com filed over 7,300 signatures on May 24 with the Secretary of State’s office.  Manuel Cruz is officially on the ballot and is a candidate for the office of State Mine Inspector.  Read More →

Yavapai College Osher Lifelong Learners Sedona AZ (June 2, 2010) – Yavapai College’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute will offer a community discussion on issues relevant to the British Petroleum (BP) oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico. The discussion will be a part of the Yavapai College Sedona campus Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s News and Views class. Guest speaker, Art Smith, has... 

It’s with great interest and encouragement I learned of the proposal to create a new “citizen advisory committee” to direct and oversee the revision of the Sedona Community Plan.   As a reminder, and as the name implies, this document is a community plan. Therefore, why shouldn’t the update be done by the community instead of the same select few who frequently manage to... 

  “CAMP BEAR  WALLOW”,  the summer “Art Kamp for Kids!” will be at the Sedona  Creative  Life  Center, 333 Schnebly Hill Road, directed by artist,  Nancy Robb Dunst.  In its 11th year,  this camp will run for 4 weeks: June 21st, June28th, 12th, July 12th & July 19th from 9:30-12:30  every morning Monday through Friday.  Children may attend for one week or all four with 12 openings ... 

Sedona AZ June 10 2010: Breaking new update on this story!   Joining Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick in Washington DC for a Congressional subcommittee hearing today were Sedona Mayor Rob Adams and City Councilmember Barbara Litrell, both testifying of the economic need to preserve the Red Rocks with the NSA designation.  Future action is uncertain at this time.  The Coalition for the Sedona Red... 

This article submitted by the City of Sedona staff. Sedona AZ (May 26, 2010) – The City of Sedona Arts and Culture Commission is pleased to announce the Call for Nominations for the Third Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards, which each year honors individuals, organizations, and businesses that have made outstanding contributions to the success of the arts in Sedona. Nominations must be received or...