Comments on: Eye on Sedona Code Enforcement

By: Melly

Melly — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 04:09:36 +0000

Actually, @FYI, this council and the previous council have been very successful in imposing what “they” Want and its like dam the torpedo’s and full speed ahead! They care not if they go against the grain of those who elected them or the rest of us.

Problem is that the Majority – the Silent Majority – just continue to stay Silent!

In watching the recent council meetings of this week, since Jessica has returned to the dais, it is so wildly amusing to watch the Mayor always look to her gal pal Jessica to make sure she, Jessica, is heard. Nepotism or just confirmation that the two of them have discussed and agreed upon all issues as they always speak as one? Their interactions causes one to wonder.

By: FYI

FYI — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 15:07:00 +0000

Both Jessica Williamson (city council member) and Sandy Moriarty (mayor) made it clear at a council meeting that they like to stay in vacation rental homes when they travel. So guess how “they” will be voting?

Pretty neat to be in a position to say yes to personal preferences even though it goes against the grain of the majority.

This council (along with the previous council) have been the absolute worst to impose what “they” want on the public.

By: Steve in Uptown

Steve in Uptown — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 18:26:57 +0000

Pathetic, great points. I hope that someone, ANYONE in the council is listening. I can’t figure out why the coco went the way that they did.

By: Pathetic

Pathetic — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 14:40:03 +0000

It seems they just won’t give up. Apparently since Coconino County made short term rentals legal, now this city council really believes Sedona should do the same thing? They insist on bringing it up again at a council meeting but when I try to go to the city web site it says “not available” so unable to check meeting agendas.

Anyhow a survey in the Red Rock News (although not official) asked the question: Should Sedona adopt Coconino’s rental policy?

RESULTS:
16.0% – Yes, the new fee structure hurts the economy
22.0% – Yes, it will give homeowners a uniform rule
5.0% – No, the new fee structure will work well
57.0% – No, vacation rentals should be illegal

Although I don’t exactly understand the questions, 62% of those responding to the survey voted NO on SHORT-TERM (vacation) rentals. And do you think this council cares or will they force those of us living in single family residential zoning to be reduced to intrusions of all kinds imposed by strangers allowed to disrupt and invade our neighborhoods? This will eliminate the purpose of single-family residential zoning. If they vote to approve such a thing isn’t it time to seriously consider a recall?

By: Andrea

Andrea — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 02:17:23 +0000

@alarmed Perhaps because the vacation rental business is booming! No enforcement, no sanctions. Am I right that it’s still on the books as being against the law to rent a place out for less than a month? With more hotels under construction and deals swiftly moving forward, we won’t recognize this town. And this gang of opportunists will slink into the background. Blerghh… There has to be a solution out there. Please somebody, offer me a glimmer of hope or a novel idea if that’s at all possible.

By: Warren

Warren — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 01:15:52 +0000

@ Pathetic — “The buck does stop with the city council.”

Actually the buck stops with the voters. People are getting what they voted for and they are getting it good and hard.

By: Alarmed

Alarmed — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 23:51:46 +0000

Page 70 of the City of Sedona 2014 CAFR (Comprehensive Annual Financial Report) provides “Current Year and Nine Years Ago” sales tax revenue comparisons by category.

During the nine year period from 2005 to 2014, the “Percentage of Total” attributable to HOTELS AND OTHER LODGINGS decreased from 24.7% in 2005 ($3.2 Million) to 18.6% in 2014 ($2.2 Million). In addition, didn’t two recent Chamber surveys show a 20% decline in length of stay in less than one year?

Marty is correct. Steve Segner is dishing “Smoke and mirrors–nothing else.”

By: Pathetic

Pathetic — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 17:22:10 +0000

Those of us living and operating businesses inside incorporated Sedona will continue to be abused as long as we allow it to happen. There’s no one else to blame but those who sit in silence and say or do nothing. Next year is another city election. The ad contract, locked in for three years, will be approved again before the election. The buck does stop with the city council. That’s why Segner and his gang locked in “their” people. No honor among thieves. Sedona government is proof. Lame and disgusting.

By: jack

jack — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 15:23:24 +0000

“idots” @Steve Segner. The only idiots I see are those that are seated as Sedona City Council. They believe your crap “Steve idot”.

By: anonymous

anonymous — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 15:16:29 +0000

@Steve Segner……… It’s all because of you and the chamber, right? Oh brother! The economy has changed, tourism is up, housing is on the rise all over the U.S. Wasn’t your “trust me” suppose to bring in visitors during the down time? Measure occupancy at those times. Sedona always books during peak seasons. Looks like you just prove Donna Varney right. You take credit for everything. Disgusting taking taxpayers money to pad your own pockets. Shame on the city for doing so.
Kudos @Steve suckner your doing a great job of destroying Sedona. Sucking Sedona dry.