Comments on: Not Business As Usual

By: Tommy

Tommy — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 22:20:46 +0000

You can fault Jean for many things but never her reporting on the budget. This is one watchdog who should be appreciated and read closely. Sedona Times does a good job of presenting all sides. It’s earned its good reputation.

By: Jean

Jean — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 14:19:12 +0000

According to Mayor Adams during the July 23, 2013 Council Meeting, “Over time we are figuring all the debt service payments will be from residents.”

The annual debt service payments on the City’s bonded indebtedness, currently $50.9 million, have been running around $6 million annually.

The wastewater system debt is approximately $40 million. Homeowners on the sewer are unduly charged. Hotels are not paying a fee corresponding to what they are contributing to the sewage problems. There is no equity among ratepayers. Residents on the sewer are being discriminated against.

By: Ann

Ann — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 16:51:04 +0000

Reading this reminds me again to value transparency.

By: Jerry, Sedona City Limits

Jerry, Sedona City Limits — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 20:37:22 +0000

Good points made here. At the recent financial review meeting something came up about the increase in sales tax revenue and Karen Daines (to my recollection) made mention that appropriated sales tax funds had been diverted from the sewer plant supporting that this council is robbing Peter to pay Paul. Who was it said there’s no honor among thieves? It appears we are living proof.