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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
The city of Sedona has operated with an open checkbook under home rule Alternative expenditure limitation. This allows them to spend as much money as possible in whatever format they want. The city has grown to over 200 employees while robbing the residents their quality of life. The city operates without performance metrics. The system…
During the election period there are many political shenanigans. Some of those in favor of Home Rule spread many false narratives and some flat out lies in order to keep home rule in place. Scaremongering is standard operating procedure in Sedona during the election period.
Submit Arguments against Sedona City Home Rule, the core issue for Sedona issues. Sedona has a critical vote coming up July 21, 2026, Alternative Expenditure Limitation AKA Home Rule. Home Rule gives the City Hall an open checkbook to do whatever they want without accountability. We have all witnessed the damage the City of Sedona has done…
Don’t destroy Sedona Heritage site the Sedona Cultural Park. The City of Sedona wants to forget the history of the Sedona Cultural Park and build high density housing. There are many false narratives about this beautiful land. Known as the Sedona Cultural Park. Sedona’s last land exchange was restricted for open space cultural activities. This…
The City of Sedona is still hiding information when they have the ability to make the public. The city’s need to hide information makes it more difficult for the public, makes more work for them, makes the city staff jobs harder, and causes much negative culture at city hall. It is simply not effective or…
SEDONA CULTERAL PARK – HOUSING NEEDSWhy the Cultural Park land should not be destroyedDonna JoyEmail sent to council I strongly am opposed to any housing at the Sedona Cultural Park – Western Gateway. Sedona doesn’t need and it can’t be proven the need for any more market-rate housing.Typical for high real estate locations those in…
Cottonwood, AZ population between 2000 and 2023 Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Cottonwood increased by 3,471. In this period, the peak population was 13,124 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. …
When I moved here over 30 years ago Sedona had a good small government until they didn’t. We could always attend Sedona City Council meetings, write CC, and get responses. We never knew the political party of our city council members. We worked together for the same common causes making Sedona a great place to…
Do Census Numbers Illuminate the Sedona Area Communities? Communities are always evolving, and understanding these changes can provide valuable insights. By examining census data, we can learn more about our identities, discover which communities are expanding, and explore the differences and transformations within these communities. While Sedona’s population has been on the decline, nearby communities…
The misuse of incorrect City of Sedona population has been used to push the city community plan and projects through using incorrect numbers, claiming we need “workforce housing” along with pointing fingers at the state for allowing Short Term Rental while ignoring the details. By studying the numbers and the other city government actions the…