Sedona Elections: The following is a Sedona.biz interview with Sedona City Council candidate Brian Fultz. All candidates have been invited to share their platforms with Sedona.biz by answering election-specific questions. The following are the questions and responses: • What office are you running for? Sedona City Council • Why are you running? It’s a pivotal time in Sedona, and we need some new additions to the City Council. I’m excited to challenge the status quo and bring some fresh ideas to tackle our challenges now but also to be looking five to ten years down the road to ensure we’re…
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Sedona Elections: The following is a Sedona.biz interview with Sedona City Council candidate Melissa Dunn. All candidates have been invited to share their platforms with Sedona.biz by answering election-specific questions. The following are the questions and responses. What office are you running for? I am running for a seat on the Sedona City Council. Why are you running? I am running because I love Sedona. I love the people, the red rocks, the art, the music, the quirky vibe, all of it. I am a problem-solver. Solving problems to help people accomplish their goals is what I have done for…
Sedona Elections: The following is a Sedona.biz interview with Sedona City Council candidate Jon Thompson. All candidates have been invited to share their platforms with Sedona.biz by answering election-specific questions. The following are the questions and responses. • What office are you running for? I’m standing for re-election to Sedona City Council. By the way, I wrote a brief commentary on the difference between running and standing, which you might find interesting. It’s on my campaign website at SedonaJT.com/Articles, at the bottom of the page. • Why are you running? I hope Pete Furman and Brian Fultz will be elected, as…
Sedona Elections: The following is a Sedona.biz interview with Sedona City Council candidate Jennifer Strait. All candidates have been invited to share their platforms with Sedona.biz by answering election-specific questions. The following are the questions and responses. What office are you running for? Sedona Council. Why are you running? Everywhere I go here, residents are upset about the current state of Sedona. They are clamoring to be heard, to have their concerns addressed, and changes made to the way the town is managed. I feel called to be a voice. I will work to create the Sedona that I want…
Sedona News: Sound Bites Grill in Sedona celebrates its tenth-year anniversary this weekend jazzing it up with Groove Jazz masters JJ Sansaverino and Will Donato. Will Donato will be performing with Steve Oliver on Friday, June 3, 7 to 9 P.M., and JJ Sansaverino on Saturday, June 4, from 7 to 9 P.M. What better way to celebrate Sound Bites’ decade of providing some of the best music in Northern Arizona other than with a jazz extravaganza? A high energy Groove Jazz audience engaging show is what these three jazz musicians inspire for aficionados, and they are ready to…
By Sedona Mayor Sandy Moriarty Sedona News: Let’s talk about a hot topic in Sedona, vacation rentals, also known as short-term rentals, and what is usually referred to as Air B&B’s. What are they, exactly, and are they good or bad for Sedona? By definition, they are rentals of less than 30 days, and they can be a room in someone’s home, a casita, a condo, or a small multiple family dwelling. But most vacation rentals are single family houses. Only about 10% are units in a home occupied by a resident. In 2016, the Governor and the legislature passed…
Sedona News: They are back! The Green Light Dance Band returns to Bella Vita Ristorante Sunday, May 29, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. This will be their first performance for this year on the restaurant’s beautiful outside patio stage. If you like to dance and enjoy original-classic rock songs sung in two and three-part harmonies, you don’t want to miss this show. Music is magic. It captures our feelings better than anything else. Memories and songs are fused forever when they come together at just the right moment in our lives. This band of baby boomers continues to rock Sedona…
There is no question that Short Term Rentals (STR) have changed the character of housing in Sedona. In past years, Sedona homes owned by out-of-towners were rented to locals at fair or below-market prices, and this market subsidy was advantageous for both renter and owner. The renter could rent a lovely home in a tourist town. The homeowner received rent to help pay for their future home with a caretaker to look after their investment. This symbiotic relationship worked for both parties, especially for Sedona’s business. When the state of Arizona passed SB-1350 in 2016, it changed…
Sedona Election News: The following is an interview with Sedona City Council candidate Pete Furman. All council candidates have been invited to answer specific questions in relation to their positions and candidacy. What office are you running for? I’m a candidate for the Sedona City Council. Why are you running? I’m running to improve the quality of life for Sedona residents, to protect our environment, and maintain local control of our budget process and rules. Sedona is my home, I care about our future, and have the desire, experience, and energy to help manage its direction. Learn more about me at…
Political Satire By John O’Brien Sedona: Bold solutions are necessary to significantly reduce tourism and solve Sedona’s traffic crisis. Here are a few “creative” ideas to consider: Demolish and remove all hotels, motels, timeshares, airbnb’s, vacation rentals, restaurants, retail shops, grocery stores, ATV rental businesses, helicopter tour companies, hiking and mountain bike trails in the Sedona area so tourists no longer have a place to sleep, eat, shop and play. 2. Pass a national law that eliminates “Spring Break” throughout the United States. 3. Pass a local ordinance prohibiting the use of social media in Sedona so tourists will be…
Sedona News: The following is an interview with Sedona Mayoral Candidate Scott Jablow, presently serving as vice-mayor on the Sedona City Council. All council candidates have been invited to answer specific questions in relation to their positions and candidacy. What office are you running for? Mayor of Sedona Why are you running? Having served Sedona residents for over eight years, first as a City Councilor and most recently as Vice Mayor, I KNOW the time has come for serious change. Not in our direction, but most certainly in our implementation. How long have you lived in Sedona? Janet and I purchased our…
By Marisa Morton Sedona News: Approximately 55% of all Americans take part in gardening activities, with many citing the joy of working in the Great Outdoors and watching their plants grow, as highly fulfilling. In the earlier stages of the pandemic, the sale of online gardening goods doubled, indicating that for many, this hobby was seen as a way to reduce stress, evade bad news, and work alongside others in a safe setting. Whether you have always been a passionate gardener or you are new to the game, you may enjoy reading about the myriad of physical and mental benefits that this hobby can…
By Tommy Acosta Sedona AZ News: People are being cemented into opposing sides — those who believe the authorities and those who do not. There are individuals who observe the directives of the government. They believe the doctors and noted experts. They mask. They isolate. They take the boosters, disinfect their hands, avoid large crowds, follow directives and mandates. Then, there are those who wear masks only because they have to; who don’t give being in a crowd a second thought. The believers point to science and statistics that prove vaccines, etc. work. They lead as safe a life possible…
Dear Sedona City Council Candidates: The 2022 Sedona City Council election is August 2 and Sedona.Biz would like to offer you, as a candidate for council and mayor, an opportunity to let the public know more about yourself, your qualifications, why you wish to serve and where you stand on specific issues and challenges facing the city. Below are a number of questions we would like you to answer. As a candidate, you may write as long or short as you please. There is no word count limitation. We will need a mug shot photo of yourself for the article.…
Sedona,, AZ – News – Here’s a recap of recent City Council meetings and some decisions you might want to know about: On March 22, 2022, City Council approved placing the Alternative Expenditure Limitation – Home Rule Option on the Aug. 2, 2022 ballot for voter approval. The City always has a balanced budget and Home Rule authorizes the City to set its own spending. The City has operated under the Home Rule Option for 26 years. On March 22, 2022, City Council approved a resolution calling the 2022 Primary Election for three City Council seats, as well as the Mayor position. On April 12, 2022, City…