There doesn’t seem to be any court of rational thought to hold the city responsible for their aimless direction not to mention their penchant for redundant spending. It’s tempting to dismiss the city’s poor management with jokes but the truth is that in 20 years, the city of Sedona has taken mandates for a sewer system and a city plan, created a system that is smelly and some neighborhoods will never be connected, AND the city will probably be looking for an handout in the form of property taxes asap. I would love to ask about accountability but as Obama is smart enough not to want to point fingers, I will take his cue and pose: How can we move away from these difficulties and get redirected in a positive direction. Take care of the challenges that we are really facing now.

As a matter of disclosure, since many may dismiss my concerns for this reason – I do not live within the city limits. But I do live in the Verde Valley and I firmly believe that Sedona cannot live in a bubble disconnected from it’s neighbors. The whole Verde Valley supplies workers, even business owners to Sedona. Business owners don’t always live in the city proper, I was once one of those. There are also patrons of business that live outside the city limits. We share the roads, indeed in AZ, all car owners pay for them through registration, and we share the air and sky at night.

The city seems unstoppable in their bent for self destructive behavior. Is there a doctor in the house?