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home rule STOP the City of Sedona’s "Tourism First Agenda" Vote NO on Home Rule July 21,2026

Home Rule & why do you need to vote NO Sedona!

Posted on May 20, 2026May 20, 2026 by Donna Joy

Every four years the voters are requested by the city to give the city the power of “Home Rule” Home Rule power gives the City the ultimate power to spend, build, plan, and grow the government of Sedona without the people’s approval. This includes giving the city an open checkbook to spend as much money…

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STOP the City of Sedona “Tourism First Agenda” Vote NO on Home Rule

Posted on May 19, 2026May 19, 2026 by Donna Joy

STOP the City of Sedona “Tourism First Agenda” Vote NO on Home Rule option Under the City of Sedona Tourism First Agenda, the only things that have grown are TRAFFIC, CITY GOV, TAXES, COST of LIVING, GOV WASTE & DAYTRIPPERS!!!!!! When the City Council voted to give the regional chamber members 55% of city-bed-taxes (2013)…

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IDEAS NO on Home Rule – argument ideas

Posted on April 12, 2026May 20, 2026 by Donna Joy

Why vote NO on home rule July. 21st, 2026 STOP the DAMAGE with NO on home rule City Name Calling Residents Slide of City of Sedona “Plan Sedona Housing & Lane Use Community Forum” presentation 4/19/2023 at West Sedona elementary school. City video Plan Sedona Housing & Land Use Community Forum 4/19/23 Tourism is the SAME…

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Small-Town Sedona: Vote NO on Home Rule – argument ideas

Posted on April 12, 2026May 19, 2026 by Donna Joy

Argument ideas by Small-Town Sedona Small-Town Sedona Home rule doesn’t truly represent the public will. A result that is achieved throughuse of public funds to promote misinformation is not a genuine expression of the publicwill. A result that is achieved via threats and blackmail is neither morally or legally atrue expression of the public will….

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home rule STOP the City of Sedona’s "Tourism First Agenda" Vote NO on Home Rule July 21,2026

What the City is not telling you about Home Rule

Posted on April 7, 2026May 20, 2026 by Donna Joy

The city of Sedona has operated with an open checkbook under home rule (option) 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…

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