Understand More About Arizona’s Complex Tourism Policy, see how other cities align with it, and learn how it took Sedona over 20 years to get a fair and balanced policy.
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Donna’s Research Projects
Donna doesn’t like confusion, nor does she like misinformation and public policies that make no sense.
When things are unclear Donna searches for clarity. Knowing why, how and comparing policy and Proformance helps guide us to continuous improvement, making the world a better place.
Donna taught and implemented Total Quality Improvement programs prior to living in Sedona
Great Public Policy Creates Engagement Programs
Citizen Engagement Programs are positive moving a community forward. Creating improvements and making a location a better place to live.
Learn more about the Expenditure AZ law
Expenditure limitation is regulated by the State of Arizona. There is two (2) Types of Alternative Expenditure Limit for Cities and Towns in Arizona. These alternative options are required to be voter approved. Alternative Expenditure Limitation aka Home Rule or Permanent Base adjustment. Learn more about the Expenditure AZ law Arizona State Law 41-563 – Expenditure…
ARIZONA DMOs rules of engagement
In Arizona who manages the official Destination Tourism Policy? How is Destination Management and Marketing handled? Who pays for official tourism programs? Official Arizona Destinations are a State, Municipality, and County. The State tourism policy is directed by state laws. Arizona Revised Statutes 41, Chapter 19, Article I Under State Law in Arizona, The Arizona…
City Launches New Tourism Program
The City of Sedona launches new tourism program that promotes the businesses within the city. Do you work, own or have friends with an inside-the-city Business? Great news & opportunity for you. Let’s share the information and get our businesses signed up. Sign up the business inside the city to receive “referrals and leads, and…
New Tourism Advisory Board for Sedona
After outsourcing the city’s tourism program to the regional chamber, the Sedona City Council voted to bring the tourism program in house. The Sedona City Council is doing the right thing again by moving forward with a new Tourism Advisory Board (TAB). This moves our community forward in the most positive way and follows the…
Yavapai College’s increase property taxes
Many read the notice posted on Facebook “Yavapai College proposes 5% tax increase” from The Verde Valley Independent article here. We all appreciate the local papers placing notices like this on Facebook. If they didn’t we wouldn’t be informed. According to the Verde Valley Independant “The Yavapai Community College District is proposing an increase in…
The Slow Death of Sedona 2013
The Slow Death of Sedona started way before 2013, unbeknownst to Sedona Residents.
New Municipal Destination Marketing Program
New Municipal Destination Marketing Management Program was introduced and adopted on May 10, 2023 Sedona City Council meeting. Donna’s Email Sent 5/5/2023 Good morning Sedona,2023 continues on a positive path and just wanted to share some updates. Please feel free to share this email, and feel free to send me items you like to share to…
What City “DMO” Status Means For Business and Residents
What City “DMO” Status Means For Business and Residents By Brian Fultz, Kathy Kinsella, Holli Ploog, the City Council Tourism Work Group was submitted for publication. What City “DMO” Status Means For Business and ResidentsBy Brian Fultz, Kathy Kinsella, Holli Ploog,the City Council Tourism Work Group Residents and business owners may have read that the…
