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…
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Why the Cultural Park Land Should Not Be Destroyed
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…
Population Sedona Area Cities – Towns
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. …
Are Sedona Residents being Manipulated?
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…
A view of Sedona area communities 2023 Census
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…
City of Sedona Population Growth
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…
Sedona Cultural Park Western Gateway to Sedona
The City of Sedona is proposing to develop the Sedona Cultural Park to 483 Housing units forgetting the history heritage of this beautiful land and ignoring their own vision statement.
Arizona Cities that use “What Works Cities”
What Works Cities for Local governments? Quality management programs, that improve and engage residents through data-driven analysis
Learn more about the Expenditure AZ law Home Rule
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…
Special Election Sedona School District
A special election will be held in Sedona-Oak Creek Joint Unified School District No. 9 of Yavapai and Coconino Counties, Arizona (the “District”), on November 5, 2024, SEDONA-OAK CREEK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Notice Special Election The purpose of the election is to permit the qualified electors of the District to vote on authorizing the District…