Article submitted by the City of Sedona Sedona AZ (March 11, 2010) – Do you enjoy the outdoors, swimming, or other recreation activities? The City of Sedona Parks and Recreation Commission has one opening on the Commission for a two-year term ending December 31, 2012. Here is a chance to make a real difference in your community, help design the future of our parks and recreation programs, take... 

Sedona Parks and Recreation has gone to the dogs!  Dog obedience that is.  Our very popular fall classes are back in action for the spring.  This time around you will have three different types of courses to choose from, all being taught by Instructor Starr Ladehoff who has over 23 years experience training animals.  Let Starr help you achieve teaching basic skills to your four-legged friend.  Choose... 

Arizona Local Government Websites Recognized As Among Best for Transparency Sunshine Review Names 39  “Sunny Award” Winners    Alexandria, VA—Phoenix City and Pinal County were named winners of the “Sunny Award” today, marking them as some of the best state and local government websites for transparency by Sunshine Review, a pro transparency organization.     Award winners are among... 

March 9, 2010-Sedona AZ–Sedona voters resoundingly rejected Proposition 400 in its current city election.  Prop 400 was written to overturn the direct election of the Sedona mayor in favor of an appointed mayor chosen from and by seated city Council members.  For a second time in its history, Sedona voters affirmed the right to vote for the direct election of its mayor.   Read More →

Councilors; No rate increases until there are 30% salary decreases for the top echelon of City Staff who I am told are undeservedly making an average of $60/hr. No rate increase until you stop giving money away to the Chamber of Commerce, the Main Street Program, so-called “artists”, so-called “events”, and every group with their hands out. No rate increase until you stop funding... 

Sedona AZ (February 5, 2010) – The League of Women Voters of Sedona Verde Valley will present a Pro and Con Discussion of Proposition 400 for the City of Sedona voters. Proposition 400 – confused?  Not sure which way to vote? The League of Women Voters Sedona-Verde Valley is holding a forum on this important ballot measure on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m. at the... 

Sedona AZ (January 31, 2010) – In a Letter to the Sedona Times Publishing newspaper and SedonaTimes.com Editor, a Sedona citizen writes the following for publication: The Mayor of Sedona is the Mayor of all the people and should be elected by those whom he/she serves.  I am very concerned that a sitting member of the City Council, Pud Culquitt, has set up a Political Committee which advocates... 

Article written and submitted by the City of Sedona staff. Sedona AZ (January 11, 2010) – On January 12, 2010, the Sedona City Council will discuss a resolution and ordinance to enable the City to audit sales tax collections. This is the first step towards the implementation of the Council’s top priority of continued financial stability based on their November 12, 2009, retreat. Since the Council... 

This article submitted by the City of Sedona Sedona AZ (January 11, 2010) – The City of Sedona City Council is accepting applications to fill one vacancy on the Sedona Water Conservation Advisory Committee. The Water Conservation Advisory Committee makes recommendations regarding water related matters to the City Council. Specific responsibilities include advising and supporting both elected... 

Dear Friend: Thank you for your continued interest in our effort to elect Sedona City Council members who are committed to representing the citizens of our community. Responsive Sedona Leadership 2010 (RSL2010) is pleased to announce our candidate endorsements for the March Sedona City Council election. We are endorsing only one candidate for each of the five openings: Mayor: Rob Adams (incumbent) Two-Year...