Comments on: Eye on Sedona Commissions and State of the City Address

By: Larry

Larry — Mon, 16 Sep 2013 17:48:27 +0000

See you at the P&Z meeting Tom? See you at City Council Tom?
Did you comment on line Tom? Not yet? Here’s your chance. If you’d read without a preconceived opinion you would have seen that link a dozen places like the first comment here.

Review and comment on the Draft New Plan on-line at: http://www.sedonaaz.gov/planupdate

While I have your attention Tom let it be said that the best coverage of the community plan update is right here under your eyes. Every bit of community plan coverage can be read AGAIN if you will. Ask for community plan! I applaud the editors here. Damn fine work. Sirs let me apologize for some of your hot air readers that speak before thought.

By: Susan L.

Susan L. — Mon, 16 Sep 2013 01:23:30 +0000

No surprise with Tom’s comments. Have been there and done it and it’s always the same old same old. Also agree w/M.D. Bottom line #1: this will be on a ballot next March. Pay attention and know what it is you are approving or not approving (not that it much matters because too many future amendments will change the course of the program anyway.)
Bottom line #2: my opinion: waste of time by the alleged elitists, visionaries, dreamers, etc. Out of touch w/reality.

By: Sedona Sam

Sedona Sam — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 23:00:57 +0000

Tom:

Zero public input, are you kidding me????

Over the past 2 years I went to 3 public meetings, some at the middle school some at the life center.

While I didn’t make it to any of the open houses last week, one of my friends did attend. She said that the people at the meeting were very happy to discuss ANY questions that she had and she was told that over 1000 suggestions were gathered during the whole process. That doesn’t sound like zero input, it sounds like someone WAS doing what they were paid for, and quite well, I may add.

It’s so easy to sit back and throw negative comments when you don’t know what you’re talking about or think that others aren’t listening. I read the community plan on line and it’s obvious that our City people went above and beyond trying to get as much input as they could.

Also, the decision ISN’T MADE as you say, if you knew what you were talking about; you would realize that the plan still has a ways to go. It has to be discussed at open hearings with the Planning & Zoning Commission AND THEN presented to City Council all of which, (I believe) that you can throw in your 2 cents. Educated or not.

By: M.D.

M.D. — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 20:47:47 +0000

Tom I must disagree respectfully. My opinion is that effort was involved and comments were taken seriously. I respect your opinion of course.

By: Tom

Tom — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 04:12:47 +0000

Went to the synagogue but disappointed in the people running the show. all was pro forma. Decisions made. Public zero. City zero. Same old same old.

By: City of Sedona Reminder

City of Sedona Reminder — Thu, 12 Sep 2013 21:49:21 +0000

You are invited to:

Community Open Houses for the Draft New Sedona Community Plan
Learn, Question, and Comment on the Draft New Sedona Community Plan.
The Sedona Community Plan is a long-range general plan that reflects the community’s vision and priorities and will guide future growth and development.
We want to hear from you!

Come to an open house at a time that is convenient to you.
Review and comment on the Draft New Plan on-line at: http://www.sedonaaz.gov/planupdate
Thursday, September 12, 2013:
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley, 100 Meadowlark Ln.

Friday, September 13, 2013:
9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Sedona Public Library, 3250 White Bear Rd.

Saturday, September 14, 2013:
9:00 am – 1:00 pm, St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 100 Arroyo Piñon Dr.

Visit the http://www.SedonaEye.com Calendar of Events for more information.