Comments on: Community Plan Unofficial Special Election Results

By: CLOSED FOR BUSINESS

CLOSED FOR BUSINESS — Mon, 17 Mar 2014 17:01:20 +0000

@All American Citizen
And where may I ask are your own credentials? Just another whiner among the tax and spend control that’s ruining Sedona because you will never have enough “free” money? Guess I just answered my own question.

By: All American Citizen

All American Citizen — Mon, 17 Mar 2014 13:29:11 +0000

@closed for business … Where’s the connection between your “name” and your rantings? Suggestion, to you and your online groupies, if you are not willing to step up and be part of the change you apparently and so desperately seek, instead of always slamming everything and everyone, maybe move to your ideal community. One that does not have a Chamber, a Fire Dept., School District, City Council or Mayor, City staff and absolutely no Community events such as a film festival and a marathon! Problem solved.

By: CLOSED FOR BUSINESS

CLOSED FOR BUSINESS — Mon, 17 Mar 2014 01:13:44 +0000

@SPEND THAT MILLION

IMO you are spot on. The C of C will take credit for EVERYTHING (at least try to.) When they were soliciting support for sales tax increase the pitch to us was that without the C of C Sedona would never have been discovered. Really? Well, probably unfortunately it was “word of mouth” that initially brought us to at one time delightful Sedona. Oh boy, had we only known what a mistake. Once developers and politicians got their hooks into it, forget it. And no, we were not wealthy retired people. We were the struggling class attempting to make a living back then and now. And for the C of C to claim they’ve done anything positive for Sedona is yet to be proven.

Can’t wait for them to take credit for all the tourists last week because IT WAS SPRING BREAK. That scenario has been going on long before Ms. Jen and her rhetoric convinced a bunch of blank faces on the city council that the C of C is responsible for all taxes brought into Sedona (as was reported by one of her agents on increasing city sales tax which hasn’t happened – yet.)

And so, Mr/Mrs/Ms “Spend that Million” no doubt in my mind that C of C will actually stand up and proudly claim they are responsible for bringing the Super Bowl to Arizona. OMG, how would we survive without them?

Speaking of the word “proudly” my suggestion would be to change it to “shamefully” for this ongoing charade which few people beyond the “in group” (including the city council and city staff) buy for even one split second. Onward and downward. It appears evident the sewer treatment plant isn’t limited to the physical location. The problem in city of Sedona the crap isn’t be treated. It’s being nourished. IN MY OPINION.

By: SPEND THAT MILLION

SPEND THAT MILLION — Sun, 16 Mar 2014 19:33:49 +0000

http://verdenews.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1190&ArticleID=59232

Can someone tell the chamber that the Superbowl is coming next year? Although they will try to take credit for the increase in local business just doing nothing……..

By: Theree Dietrich

Theree Dietrich — Sun, 16 Mar 2014 04:42:53 +0000

nice response Sandra*tom

By: Mark

Mark — Sat, 15 Mar 2014 23:55:22 +0000

What? How smart is to to encourage more day trippers to clog our two highways when the name of the “chamber” game allegedly is to bring in tourists who spend more time (and money)?

Get a grip, city council. Stand back and look at yourselves objectively if that’s possible. Who the heck will stay in Sedona once they see the traffic jams which are mostly being created by the day trippers you claim you are attempting to overcome. Bring ’em on is the message you and the Parks & Recreation department continue to send. Unreal!

By: Sandra & Tom

Sandra & Tom — Sat, 15 Mar 2014 22:05:54 +0000

Sorry to say that a tendency with this present city council is to favor those who live outside city limits! Yes, it’s true. More and more often people from outlying areas are attending Sedona City Council meetings, voicing opinions about what goes on here such as more parks (Brewer Road), Commissions vs. Citizen Engagement, a splash pad for the kids, specifically promoted by Sedona Parks & Rec. as being for “all of northern Arizona” (SRRN article) and especially businesses and business owners who do not collect city taxes. This type of thinking is in direct conflict with the notion of “Destination Marketing” for which purpose the chamber of commerce will be receiving over one million dollars to accomplish.

So much for Sedona’s elected officials caring about whether or not those they represent are registered voters. They have little to no respect except for a select few so why should we respect them.

By: Gretchen, PV

Gretchen, PV — Sat, 15 Mar 2014 21:20:36 +0000

Call me laughing, Sedona mayor went to tell Yavapai college off & wants to be heard with his piddly show of support? Let’s play by the same rules mayor that you set for your smart meters attendees; see how it feels not to be heard by those in authority.

Bet they think the same of you, whining/sniveling/not fact based/irrational? Credibility? Fair play? Bring the gavel down, you had more than 2 minutes and now go away. The college board made the right decision, you lack credibility or standing. That’s what you said to smart meter people, let’s chorus back on behalf of YC campus board.

Great site.

By: James Poole

James Poole — Sat, 15 Mar 2014 15:47:50 +0000

@UoA

You made my day. Can you write and publish more? Thank you.

By: Steve E.

Steve E. — Sat, 15 Mar 2014 14:49:45 +0000

For sure the result of this election wasn’t a mandate. The true acceptance of the community plan will be reflected by residents when proposed zoning changes for higher density dwellings directly affect them. Other aspects such as walk don’t drive might just be a “say what?” situation not to mention the moment of true: What will be the source of funding for this new “vision” (or nightmare as may turn out to be the case.)

The 70% plus or minus that demanded for the city to drop their idea of owning West 89A, now that shouted a meaningful message although some council members remain in denial.