SEDONA, Ariz. – After last week’s decision by the Yavapai County Superior Court ruling against the city in the lawsuit, City of Sedona v. Save Sedona Committee, concerning the proposed Cultural Park Preservation Act initiative, the Sedona city council decided not to appeal, and therefore the initiative is set to go on the July 21, 2026 ballot.
“From the beginning, this effort was about seeking legal clarity—not preventing residents from having a voice. The court has made its decision, and the city respects that decision. The initiative will now go before the voters, in which the community will have its voice heard. I hope residents remain engaged in a constructive, public dialogue as we continue the conversation around the Western Gateway property thoughtfully, considerately and with a shared commitment to the community we all love,” said Sedona Mayor Holli Ploog.
The city’s next public meeting on the 41-acre Western Gateway property will be held on May 26, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall, where City Council will discuss issuing a Letter of Intent and Request for Information regarding redeveloping the up-to 5,500-person amphitheater.
For more information on the lawsuit, go to www.sedonaaz.gov/Home/Components/News/News/6806/473.
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Correct decision!!!
Can’t wait to vote against development of another failed music venue.
To those who thought the decision granted them permission to proceed with such a waste of money, time and effort I’m glad to see you were very wrong. Thank goodness for due process and the will of the majority over the ignorance of a few!
The way I see it give someone enough time and money to fail! Give it 5 years, they have to come up with millions to get it up to shape, then start promoting. Sad truth is most old people think concerts are priced like they were 20 years ago…..I sure dont expect tickets to be under $100, for the cheap seats.