SedonaEye.com columnist Eddie Maddock Sedona AZ (November 23, 2016) – This is an e-mail sent to the City Council which is self-explanatory. TO: Members of the Sedona City Council The following two comments were posted by Steve Segner, Chairman of the Sedona Lodging Council, under my most recent article on Sedona Eye. The subject related to the Council meeting held on Nov. 22, 2016: Steve Segner... 

SedonaEye.com columnist Eddie Maddock Sedona AZ (November 15, 2016) – At the City Council meeting scheduled for November 22, 2016, once again there will be a discussion regarding the marketing contract the City of Sedona has with the Chamber of Commerce, generated by a bed tax increase of .5%. Of course the notice included here from the Sedona Lodging Council is legitimate and there’s nothing... 

Article submitted by City of Sedona AZ Sedona AZ (July 27, 2016) – Traffic congestion and circulation issues have been a longstanding concern for Sedona residents. Traffic conditions will predictably continue to deteriorate as the city approaches build-out, if no action is taken to address the current situation and future needs. Although various traffic-related studies have been completed over... 

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... 

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... 

SedonaEye.com columnist Eddie Maddock Sedona AZ (August 13, 2014) – Just how bad and nasty will this election get? Keep in mind the beauty of our surroundings, and yet the potential for implosion perhaps has never been more intense. We have at least one candidate running for City Council who opted to jeopardize support from legitimate voters by verbally assailing them due to disagreement on a... 

SedonaEye.com columnist, Eddie S. Maddock, with an opinion of  an October 8, 2013, Sedona City Council decision Sedona AZ (October 9, 2013) – Coming as no big surprise, at the regular meeting October 8, 2013, Sedona City Council voted 4-2 to support increasing the bed tax “kickback” to the Chamber of Commerce from 50% to 55%, representing what appears to be considerably more than... 

Sedona City Council in session Sedona AZ (September 16, 2013) – The following is an open letter to the SedonaEye.com and the members of the Sedona City Council from city resident Jean Jenks: To the Members of the Sedona City Council:  Before giving more taxpayer money to the Chamber, how about fixing our neglected drainage problems, the majority having resulted from projects approved by City... 

SedonaEye.com columnist, Eddie S. Maddock, examines the Sedona all is well but negative mindset Sedona AZ (August 20, 2013) – At the Sedona City Council Meeting on August 14, 2013, among the public speakers was Peter Fagan, Chair of the Budget Oversight Commission. Mr. Fagan specifically included Sedona Eye as a source that provides “all negative articles.” Well, suppose we take a look at...