SedonaEye.com columnist Eddie Maddock Sedona AZ (July 1, 2015) – So how many are still in Sedona who lived here when voters approved to incorporate? The few remaining must surely recall that “NO CITY PROPERTY TAX” was a huge stipulation without which incorporation might never have been given the green light. Sales tax was favored because it wasn’t discriminatory against property... 

Sedona AZ (May 12, 2015) – Organizations in the Arizona communities of Sedona, Cottonwood, Clarkdale, Camp Verde, Jerome and Yavapai-Apache Nation are joining with National Geographic Maps to highlight the world-class natural and cultural attractions of the Verde Valley. The program is designed to support the economic health of the region by promoting geotourism: tourism that sustains or enhances... 

SedonaEye.com columnist Eddie Maddock Sedona AZ (May 8, 2015) – It’s that time of year for budget review and planning. Work sessions are presently taking place. In two years, the Capital Improvement Fund will be depleted. Just last week a “professional service contract” was signed by the City to pay out over $2,000 a month ($25,000 annually) to Red Earth Theater for it to provide... 

SedonaEye.com columnist Eddie Maddock Sedona AZ (February 25, 2015) – As a concerned citizen I exercised my right to send an e-mail to the Sedona City Council members explaining my concerns about the following agenda item on the City Council meeting held Tuesday, February 24, 2015: AB 1896 Presentation/discussion/possible direction regarding the Sedona Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau (SCoc&TB)... 

Sedona AZ (February 23, 2015) – The Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association (AzLTA) recognized leaders in the industry during its annual Phoenix dinner. Each year the tourism industry comes together to celebrate the many positive impacts it has on the state and to recognize individuals and organizations that contribute to furthering the successes of Arizona Tourism. Lonnie Lillie receives AzLTA... 

Sedona AZ (February 23, 2015) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor: Subject: Arizona State Statute for Cities and Towns, 9-500.06. Hospitality Industry; discrimination prohibited. From: Sedona Sweet Arts Date: Mon, February 23, 2015 6:55 pm Below is the email I submitted to Sedona City Council on Sunday, February 22, 2015. There is much confusion on the law as those that are... 

Sedona AZ (February 8, 2014) – This year the Sedona Visual Artists Open Studios Tour is scheduled for the weekend of April 24, 2015. The event is an annual celebration of the arts and artists in the greater Verde Valley which includes Cornville and Cottonwood. This non-profit, artist-run event provides visitors a unique opportunity to meet the artists and gain a firsthand view of their creative... 

SedonaEye.com columnist Eddie Maddock Sedona AZ (January 27, 2015) – Having been taken to task for questioning why Sedona streets were not plowed after the heavy New Year snow storm, via e-mail I asked City Manager Tim Ernster if the City no longer contracted with Brewer Brothers for that service. Here is his reply: Hi Eddie, A couple years ago, Brewer Brothers significantly increased their... 

Article submitted by City of Sedona AZ Sedona AZ (January 22, 2015) – The Sedona Marathon event will require the closing of Dry Creek Road northbound from SR 89A to Thunder Mountain Road on January 31, 2015, between the hours of 8:30 through 10:30 that morning. A signed detour route has been planned via Andante Drive and Thunder Mountain Road. This temporary closure will also impact street access... 

SedonaEye.com columnist Eddie Maddock Sedona AZ (October 15, 2014) – How often does it happen that not long after people move to Sedona, when the novelty appears to wear off, they seem to revert to times and places from their past? Continually, we hear comments such as: “They do it this way in (for example) Scottsdale, Santa Barbara, Santa Fe, San Diego, or maybe Aspen” to mention a few....