Eddie S. Maddock, Guest Writer SedonaEye.com Opinion Column Sedona AZ (February 5, 2011) – In an e-mail dated January 8, 2011 to the seven voting members of the Sedona City Council, I questioned why it had been decided to conduct a professional telephone survey relating to the proposed AZ State Route 89A acquisition from ADOT instead of opting for a more personalized, individualized contact with... 

City of Sedona article submitted by staff Sedona AZ (December 16, 2010) – The City of Sedona is accepting applications to fill one vacancy on the Board of Adjustment.   The term of service for this voluntary position is from time of appointment until December 31, 2012. The Board of Adjustment conducts hearings regarding requests for variances from the Sedona Land Development Code applicable... 

Sedona AZ (November 15, 2010) – In a Letter to the Sedona Times Editor, Candace Delaney of Sedona, Arizona, writes the following about an attempt by the U.S. Forest Service to install a million gallon plus tank in site of Sedona subdivisions without proper notice. She writes: Good Morning all.  And its the last day to send off our letters regarding the water tank. If you haven’t, please... 

Sedona AZ (September 29, 2010) – The City of Sedona Arts and Culture Commission invites you to attend the 3rd Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards 2010 on Thursday, November 4, 2010. The ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will include hors d’oeuvres and a no-host cash bar. Los Abrigados Resort and Spa owner Diamond Resorts International is sponsoring the evening. The Mayor’s... 

Article submitted by the City of Sedona Sedona AZ (July 29, 2010) – The Sedona Community Pool, 570 Posse Ground Road in Posse Grounds Park, west Sedona, is open for business this fall from Monday, August 9, 2010, through Thursday, November 4, 2010. The fall schedule will offer Recreation Swim, Lap Swim, Water Aerobics and Masters Swim. Parents, bring your children to enjoy the pool during Recreation... 

Article written and submitted by the City of Sedona staff. Sedona AZ (June 11, 2010) - The City of Sedona Wastewater rate increase was a topic of discussion for City Council. On Tuesday, April 13, 2010, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Sedona held a public hearing regarding wastewater rate increases and voted to raise sewer rates for the first time in approximately twelve years.   Sewer... 

This article written and submitted by the City of Sedona staff. Sedona AZ (May 3, 2010) – The City of Sedona’s employees are the most valuable resource we have in providing quality customer service to the public. However, they also represent 65% of the City’s operating costs. When revenues decline at the rate they have over the past 24 months, the only option for a reasonably balanced budget... 

This Eye on Sedona City Talk is authored by Mike Raber, Sedona AZ Senior Planner, and submitted by the City of Sedona Sedona AZ (April 13, 2010) – Cities and towns in Arizona are required by state law to have a “general plan” and to update it at least every ten years. The Sedona Community Plan is the City’s required general plan and is a statement of community goals and development policies... 

This article written and submitted by City of Sedona staff. Sedona AZ (April 13, 2010) – In order to respond to the continued decline in revenues and still be responsive to the Sedona City Council’s priorities, changes were made to staffing levels and organization of City Departments on Friday, April 9, 2010. These changes are consistent with discussion at the January 27, 2010 Council meeting... 

Sedona AZ (March 24, 2010) — Why settle for just one New Year celebration when you can have two? That is the attitude of the Rotary Club of Sedona when Magical Journeys ™ joins Rotary to present a Thai New Year celebration, Songkran. The Thai New Year event offers the City of Sedona and the Village of Oak Creek an opportunity to dine in the culture of Thai at Tara Thai Restaurant, Bell Rock...