The “Notice of Intention to Increase Wastewater Rates” was approved 7 to 0 by the Sedona City Coucil.  City Hall received many letters in opposition to the proposed increase, but Council chose to ignore the opposition in favor of increased fees.  The next Public Hearing before City Council will be on April 13th.   Read More →

This article is about Sedona’s last bond/debt obligation of $18,000,000, known as the Series 2007 Bond Obligation…a debt this City clearly should have known it couldn’t afford and didn’t need. In my e-mail to City Council of February 12, 2009, which so infuriated Councilors Scagnelli and Colquitt, I said: “Some of you continue to question whether there is a cost/benefit ratio... 

Victoria Clark, local author Sedona AZ (February 25, 2010) – The Sedona Historical Society is hosting the next in its 2010 series of Living History presentations on March 10, 2010 at the Sedona Heritage Museum. This program will feature local author Victoria Clark speaking on “A Day in the Life of a CCC Camp in Northern AZ.”  Sedona residents may not be aware of the role this Depression... 

February 24, 2010-In the midst of winter, and following what could have been a massive and possibly very destructive winter storm system, I felt it appropriate to address the issue of preparedness from a city standpoint as well as a citizen viewpoint. I believe the overwhelming responsibility of a city or state is the health, safety and welfare of the citizens it serves, be it a natural or a man-made... 

Councilors; No rate increases until there are 30% salary decreases for the top echelon of City Staff who I am told are undeservedly making an average of $60/hr. No rate increase until you stop giving money away to the Chamber of Commerce, the Main Street Program, so-called “artists”, so-called “events”, and every group with their hands out. No rate increase until you stop funding... 

Sedona AZ (February 23, 2010) – In a letter to SedonaEye.com editors, Sedona Chapel area resident, Lin Ennis, discusses her position on proposed sewer fees: Dear Council Members, I am concerned about there being a dramatic increase in sewer fees over the next few years – double to triple the fees in comparable communities. However, I also realize our Wastewater Enterprise Fund is drastically... 

As of 2010, there are over 400 communities recognized as official Transition Towns in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Italy and Chile. The term transition towns has morphed into transition initiatives to reflect the range and type of communities involved.Sedona AZ (February 23, 2010) – Guy McPherson, professor emeritus, University of Arizona writes: ... 

Sedona AZ (February 23, 2010) – The Sedona Times newspaper editor, Tommy Acosta, wrote a front page article in its January 2010 print edition about the following. Acosta’s article is readable in full on this website’s Sedona Eye eMag LIVE! newspaper/Home Page (Web Archives): City Council candidate Mike Ward’s comments are below and, in the interest of full public access,... 

Sedona AZ (February 21, 2010) – Sedona Main Street Program and NAU Parks and Recreation Program present the 40th annual Sedona Arizona St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival on March 6, 2010 beginning at 10:30 AM. The Cowboy Club and Barking Frog Restaurants will be on hand with coffee service before and during the parade. They and many additional business sponsors and contributors... 

Sample Advertising Rate Sheet – Contact Sales@SedonaEye.com today. Sedona AZ (February 21, 2010) – FATE SCORES, an award winning film by Chinese-Canadian director and actor Albert M. Chan, will screen on Friday, February 26, at 7:00 p.m. at the Harkins Theatre, west Highway 89A, Sedona, as part of the 16th Annual Sedona International Film Festival (SIFF). The film will have an encore screening...