And now as we look at the two identified sponsors for their three choices of council members (maybe not the original instigators but with like thinking) – how do we know those funds aren’t, in fact, a portion of the funding given to the Chamber? Who’s to know without a professional, outside audit?

And to think they throw millions and millions of $$$ to an alleged non-profit special interest group that must outsource to a professional advertising agency in Phoenix? And, of course, local Mr. Comello may also be getting a slice of the pie but at least his business is marketing which apparently he does very well.

Why in the world does this city go after professional, legitimate garbage hauling companies, short of burning them to the stake, and yet so recklessly toss out millions to an unqualified bunch of ninnies that whine at council about nobody else will love them as much as they do. Unbelievable and shameful at best.

Yes, how much abuse will the voters take from these cheats and chiselers?

Oh thank you ESM for you enlightened post… What would we do without you……especially those who can’t read their own mail

A seemingly expensive, oversized post card was mailed promoting Sedona’s two elected council incumbents, Jessica Williamson & John Martinez, and appointed incumbent, Tom Lamkin. Of course, we all know their voting record to be yes, yes, yes to demands of the regional Chamber of Commerce, even the discriminatory practice of shunning Sedona businesses unless they are Chamber members from being promoted at the city financed Visitors Center.

In addition the three voted to support City to proceed with RFP’s for garbage hauling service, declaring the objection to such a notion as city control came from the “vocal minority,” assuming that silence translates as supporting government take-over of free enterprise and the right to choose.

Now then, agreeing this mailer is a very fine production, indeed, and there’s nothing wrong with it, it perhaps shouldn’t be overlooked that one of the co-payers for this costly piece was none other than Steve Segner, who together with his wife, entertained at least a quorum of elected officials at the event, subject of the above article. The other co-sponsor, as a matter of fact, is a local marketing professional, Al Comello, the former Campaign Manager for Sandy Moriarity in addition to sitting in one of the chairs of the Board of Directors for the Chamber of Commerce, recipient of the recent $2.01 million budgeted for the contract with the C of C, year 2017.

This isn’t to say the other three candidates running for City Council will not continue to support the outlandish give-away to the Chamber of Commerce, but it hopefully it might include future RFP’s and an outside professional audit just to assure this little city of Sedona is getting the best deal possible for the contracted service for “destination marketing.” Let us hope, anyhow.

And those three candidates, subject of yet another tasteful publicity card are: Joe Vernier, Gerhard Mayer, and John Currivan – all of whom have publicly declared their position: “Say NO! To City-Run Trash Hauling” and “Our city government should NOT be managing trash!” (We hear you, Sedona. Your voices matter to us.) “Avoid monopoly; Retain competition; Protect your freedom of choice” These three gentlemen, incidentally, are “endorsed by former Vice Mayor Mark DiNunzio” as indicated on the card itself.

And so, Folks, back to topic: How much abuse is Sedona’s voting public willing to take?

Respectfully submitted,

Eddie S. Maddock

Come August 30th I’ll vote for the three Council candidates who’ve listened to citizens voices and who oppose the single-hauler trash system that’s currently in the works at City Hall. John Currivan, Joe Vernier and Gerhard Mayer are also endorsed by a reputable party–former Vice Mayor Mark DiNunzio.

BTW, when Sandy Moriarty ran for Mayor in 2014 she received campaign contributions of $1,600.00 from Steve Segner and $1,000.00 from David Scott Harkey, a Partner at Owens Harkey & Associates (the marketing firm the Chamber of Commerce hired with taxpayer funds). Perhaps this is why Mayor Sandy has no opponent in the upcoming Primary Election? I plan to write in my pets name.

Are all the same person…..must be one hate fueled SOB…
Pay no attention to their diatribes

Oh, oh – not so fast. At a recent council meeting Sir Jon Thompson made the announcement he had already approached Steve Segner and Jennifer Wesselhoff about heading up some group to act as short-term/vacation rental police patrol. Johnny on the spot should be the name of that man.

BTW, speaking of citizen work groups according to an interview with Jessica Williamson in the RRNews she comments about such a group the city manager is creating to “recommend additional sources of funding for city infrastructure.” Sound familiar?