Of course bonds for financing these two districts must be approved by the voters so no sense complaining about the $70+ million that went into the Performing Arts Center. Also this might be a good time to remind people (including the city council and staff) that the school and fire districts are NOT a function of the Sedona incorporated government. But, of course, they do not think they have limits to their jurisdiction as displayed by their ignorance in funding a regional chamber of commerce.

Thanks much for reporting on the 2016 Elections. I know you won’t be covering a Fire Board Election because the Sedona Fire District has devised a self-serving way to fill Governing Board vacancies in-house.

The last Fire Board election was over four years ago. In May of 2012 as I recall. Now days whenever a vacancy occurs or a term expires, the Fire Board fills it by appointment. And I’m not finding notices of Governing Board openings in the newspaper, either.

BTW, the Fire District has a Shared Services Committee that’s “looking at opportunities.” Ideas are being discussed with Cooper Canyon and Verde Valley Fire Districts according to the SFD’s July 20, 2016 Minutes. Chief Kazian, who lives in Phoenix, stated “this will not necessarily save money, and may be more…” What? SFD taxes are already the highest of any jurisdiction listed on county Property Tax Notices.

It’s too late to rectify this injustice, and it won’t be easy. But shouldn’t fire Board Members be elected by the voters? Perhaps you might consider running one day? Candidates must be registered voters and residents of one of the following: West Sedona, Uptown Sedona, Village of Oak Creek, Oak Creek Canyon and the the Red Rock Loop Road area.

Commissioner at City of Sedona Government
November 2015 to present

Go pick on someone using a fake name like you.

Harry Danilevics is a member of the AZ LIBERTY GRP(AKA Tea Party)..
check out his facebook page.

He must be kinda sleek, he never mentioned that. Probably because he knows that self serving group is a MINORITY in town and could never get enough votes if his Tea Party status was known. Pretty slick there Harry..

It’s not about complaining for the sake of complaining, “young” vs “old,” having too much time, or anything of the sort. It’s about calling out total BS when it’s spewed. Harry Danilevics’ excerpt from his Linkedin page is total and complete BS. It’s that simple.

I embrace the younger individuals as much as I do elders as long as they don’t talk in double talk. If we had a “millennial” who talked straight and got to the point I would vote for that person for any office.

Right on Nick……you sure said a mouthful when you explained that mostly ALL SE posters just complain…..that’s it….just complain

My main question to Harry is: What have you actually accomplished that gives us comfort that your are impartial on your reporting?

One of my concerns about your viability is your reference to an attempt to run for Sedona City Council – where you couldn’t meet the residency requirements – WHAT???

Harry – did you not read the well stated requirements prior to trying to run?

And is it true that you never registered to Vote in Sedona?

So, Harry – please explain again just why I and the rest of us should believe you are our go to guy for non-political reporting?

Our town does not need someone reporting to us all the information from City and City Council and, supposed, truths who runs for council who never read the requirements to do so.