Article submitted by City of Sedona AZ. Sedona AZ (May 27, 2015) – To Protect and Serve. Many, many years ago, I took an oath to protect and serve my community. Fast forward thirty years, I am now retired from a very successful and rewarding law enforcement career, and like many of you, I moved to one of the most beautiful places on earth – Sedona. However, although retired from law enforcement,... 

Article written by Councilman John Martinez and submitted by the City of Sedona. Sedona AZ (April 22, 2015) – Freedom Is Never Free. Throughout the history of our country, men and women have been called to make a great sacrifice and give their time and sometimes their very lives that we might enjoy freedom, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. With every challenge we faced, we have risen to... 

Sedona AZ vistaSedonaEye.com c2015 exclusive photo by Eric Williams Sedona AZ (March 23, 2015) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor: Ok, so this is just an exercise in futility, but what the hey why not. My reply to Larsen (Red Rock News) — what unmitigated gall — it’s our fault for not buying the land ourselves??!! I find the high handed accusatory stance... 

SedonaEye.com columnist Eddie Maddock Sedona AZ (March 18, 2015) – “Changes Are A Comin’!” In fact, changes appear to be on a fast tract in this new year of 2015. City Manager Tim Ernster served his last day in that capacity on February 13, 2015, to be replaced by Justin Clifton of Delta, Colorado, the selected choice from 108 applicants. Mr. Clifton is expected to relocate to Sedona early... 

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 City Council opined too many retirees, second home owners, lack of land for development, high costs of housing and living, residents opposed to change who love Sedona as it is, and grumpy opinionated residents and voters whose average census age is 57, all have adverse impacts on its plan to grow the City. Sedona AZ (February 14, 2015) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com... 

SedonaEye.com columnist Eddie Maddock Sedona AZ (February 9, 2015) – The Open Meeting Law, a work in progress or regress? The following was added at the conclusion of a recent e-mail response from a member of the Sedona City Council: “City of Sedona 102 Roadrunner Dr. Sedona AZ 86336 Direct Contact: (Omitted) This e-mail, if received by members of the City Council is intended solely for the... 

Article submitted by City of Sedona AZ Sedona AZ (February 4, 2015) – In October 2014, Sedona City Council hired the recruitment firm of Peckham and McKenney to conduct a national search for its new City Manager. The firm received 108 resumes for the Arizona position. During an executive City Council meeting on January 30, 2015, Council reviewed the seventeen finalists resumes screened by Peckham... 

Oak Creek Sedona AZ (February 3, 2015) – The City of Sedona and the Oak Creek Watershed Council will host a public screening of two documentaries, Bag It and Loved to Death: The Story of Oak Creek, at City Hall this month. Loved to Death: The Story of Oak Creek is a short 17-minute film about the problems associated with the high amounts of recreation on Oak Creek. The film follows four individuals... 

Sedona AZ (January 28, 2015) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor:   COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2014 CAFR Presentation & Discussion, 1/27/15 Sedona City Council Agenda Item 9.a. Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 08:51:23 -0700 Hello Mayor Moriarty and Councilors, Unfortunately, I believe the first sentence under Economic Outlook Retail...