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Council Must Address New Sales and Property Tax Risks

J. Rick Normand, SedonaEye.com Financial Columnist Sedona AZ (July 26, 2013) – We all keep hearing the arguments from our City’s Council, with the exception of our Vice-Mayor, and from the Sedona Chamber of Commerce and City Staff, that we need additional bed and sales taxes to pay for the unexpected costs of additional destination traveler marketing and the implied possibility of redirection... 

What’s Next For Sedona?

Where do we go now? The issue of taking back the road is a dead issue with the community with the only exception that Hamilton and Rayner may still take the voters to court to try to overturn 411. We will see if they honor the vote of the residents or use an outside group to take this to court. What we do have in front of us is a city council election just a few short months away. Who will be the candidates?... 

Michael Morwood on Prayer to an “Everywhere” God

    Michael Morwood, Australian author, teacher and former Roman Catholic priest will discuss “Prayer in a New Story of the Universe” Sunday, November 7, 6:30-8:00 PM at KSB’s Pushmataha Center, 360 Brewer Rd, Sedona. The event is hosted by friends of Michael Morwood.   According to Morwood, “It makes a big difference how we pray if we view God as a person in heaven or... 

Sedona Approves Ten Year Deferral for New Sewer Connections

Sedona AZ–At their September 28, 2010 Council Meeting, Sedona City Council unanimously approved changes to the City Code which allows residential property owners who received notice of sewer availability after November 1, 2007 to defer connection to the system for up to 10 years.   The new ordinance will not be effective for 30 days.  During that time staff will finalize instructions for affected... 

City Talk Article for September 22, 2010

I’m sure you’re familiar with Margaret Mead’s oft quoted statement, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Another less quoted Mead statement also strikes home, “If you look closely you will see that anything that really matters to us, anything that embodies our deepest commitment to the way human... 

Texas, Don’t Continue to Mess with History

Dear Sedona Times Editor:  Texas’ messing with history is nothing new. The Texas State Board of Education has been trying to re-fight the Civil War and Reconstruction, Indian wars, and the Spanish-American War using textbooks for a long time. I attended Texas public schools from the 50s through 60s. Though I got a good education in some areas, I have profound anger about some of the lies and omissions... 

There is no challenge without a crisis, says Einstein

The greatest inconvenience of people and nations is the laziness with which they attempt to find the solutions to their problems. There’s no challenge without a crisis. Without challenges, life becomes a routine, a slow agony. There’s no merit without crisis. It’s in the crisis where we can show the very best in us. Without a crisis, any wind becomes a tender touch. To speak about a crisis... 

Water Awareness Month begins with League of Women Voters Breakfast

The League of Women Voters Sedona-Verde Valley is having a kick-off Water Awareness Month Breakfast on Wednesday, March 31, from 8 – 10 a.m. at The Old Sedona Bar & Grill, 1405 West Hwy, 89A, Sedona, AZ.  The cost is $10, payable at the door.  The breakfast will be honoring Dorothy Hores, deceased, who was an active member of the League of Women Voters Sedona-Verde Valley and responsible for... 

Sedona Mayor Rob Adams Wins Second Term!

March 9, 2010-Sedona AZ–Mayor Rob Adams won a hard fought re-election campaign and celebrated tonight with supporters after the election results were announced.   Mayor Adams credited his wife, Christine, and family with being his strength and support during his initial term and during a difficult second campaign.  Mayor Adams acknowledged and thanked the cadre of supporters who knocked... 
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