2026 Sedona City Council + Mayor – Meet the Candidates

Brian Fultz

Brian Fultz currently serves as Sedona’s Vice Mayor and is running for Mayor in the 2026 election. Originally from Crown Point, Indiana, Fultz earned a degree in Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering from Purdue University and later received his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He and his wife Amy purchased a home in Sedona in 2004 and became full-time residents in 2021. Fultz is a small business owner and entrepreneur and has been involved with several local organizations and community initiatives, including the Sedona Community Plan Update Working Group, Keep Sedona Beautiful, and the Verde Valley Cyclist Coalition.

Fultz says his focus is on balancing growth, sustainability, and quality of life while addressing some of Sedona’s most pressing challenges. His campaign priorities include housing, traffic, healthcare access, economic vitality, and preservation of Sedona’s natural environment and small-town character. He has also emphasized collaborative problem solving and finding practical solutions that support both residents and the broader Sedona community.

“Sedona’s future depends on finding thoughtful, balanced solutions that protect what makes this community special while addressing the real needs of residents and businesses alike.” — Brian Fultz

Campaign website: Brian for Sedona

Henry Silbiger

Henry Silbiger is a candidate for Mayor of Sedona in the 2026 election. Born in Toruń, Poland, Silbiger immigrated to the United States with his family in 1960 after leaving behind their home during a period of political uncertainty in Eastern Europe. He became a U.S. citizen in 1966. Over the course of his career, he worked in public service, entrepreneurship, and international business, helping American companies navigate a changing global economy.

Silbiger says his family’s experience starting over in America shaped his values of resilience, responsibility, and hard work. His campaign platform focuses on fiscal responsibility, housing, transparency, accountability, and preserving Sedona’s small-town character.

According to his campaign materials, Silbiger advocates for reducing government spending, strengthening public trust in local government, supporting private initiative, and ensuring local decisions reflect the priorities of Sedona residents and the community’s quality of life.

“I’m running for mayor because Sedona deserves leadership that listens, acts, and stays true to its roots. My platform is simple: put residents first, protect our small-town character, and make sure every decision reflects the people who live here.” — Henry Silbiger

Campaign website: Henry for Sedona

Lisa Boyd

Lisa Boyd is a candidate for Sedona City Council in the 2026 election. A longtime Sedona resident, Boyd has been involved with a variety of local organizations and initiatives throughout the Verde Valley over several decades. According to her campaign website, her community involvement includes serving as a founding member of the Verde Valley Wine Consortium, Verde Valley Regional Economic Organization, and Sustainable Arizona. She has also served as Past President of Sedona Professionals, former board member of Sedona Women, founder of the Northern Arizona Branch of the International Wine & Food Society, and organizer and volunteer driver for the Verde Valley Caregivers Coalition.

Boyd’s campaign focuses on preserving Sedona’s unique character while supporting thoughtful planning, environmental stewardship, and a strong sense of community connection. She has emphasized collaboration, long-term sustainability, and balancing the needs of residents, businesses, and visitors as Sedona continues to evolve.

According to her campaign materials, Boyd also advocates for transparent leadership, responsible growth, housing solutions, and protecting the natural beauty and quality of life that define Sedona and the Verde Valley.

“Strong communities are built through collaboration, respect, and thoughtful leadership that values both people and place.” — Lisa Boyd

Campaign website: Lita for Sedona

Jean Buillet

Jean Buillet is a candidate for Sedona City Council in the 2026 election. A 28-year Sedona resident and Sedona Red Rock High School graduate, Buillet is a business owner, father of four, and member of the City of Sedona Citizen Budget Work Group. According to publicly available candidate information, he and his family have operated A Sunset Chateau in Sedona for more than 20 years, alongside businesses including Buillet Tax & Consulting and Devstar Realty & Buillet Real Estate.

Buillet’s campaign platform focuses on responsible spending, transparency in city government, and prioritizing residents in decisions related to growth and development. His campaign materials emphasize fiscal responsibility, careful use of city resources, and preserving the quality of life and character that make Sedona unique.

According to his campaign website, Buillet also advocates for transparent decision-making, increased public input, and ensuring residents have opportunities to understand and weigh in on city decisions before they are finalized.

“A practical voice focused on responsible spending, residents first, and protecting what makes Sedona special.” — Jean Buillet

Campaign website: Jean for Council

Melissa Dunn

Melissa Dunn is an incumbent Sedona City Council member running for re-election in the 2026 election. A Sedona resident and local business owner, Dunn has been involved with a variety of community and environmental organizations throughout the region. According to her campaign website, she is involved with organizations including Friends of the Forest, Keep Sedona Beautiful, and the Greater Sedona Recreational Collaborative.

Dunn’s campaign focuses on issues including housing, environmental stewardship, responsible growth, transparency, and preserving Sedona’s unique character and quality of life. Through a series of community-focused conversations shared on her campaign website, she has emphasized listening to residents, encouraging collaboration, and working toward balanced solutions for Sedona’s future.

According to her campaign materials, Dunn also advocates for open government, public accountability, sustainable planning, and protecting the long-term health of Sedona’s trails, infrastructure, and surrounding natural environment while navigating future growth and community challenges.

“I still have a vision of a Sedona that is vibrant, affordable, innovative, artistic and thriving with young families, entrepreneurs, people staying here as they age and visitors from across the globe.” — Melissa Dunn

Campaign website: Melissa Dunn for Sedona City Council

Rich Gay

Rich Gay is a longtime Sedona resident and candidate for Sedona City Council in the 2026 election. Through his campaign, Gay has emphasized increasing resident involvement in local decision-making, strengthening transparency in city government, and rebuilding public trust in community leadership. His campaign messaging focuses on ensuring residents feel heard and represented in conversations shaping Sedona’s future.

Gay’s campaign priorities include transparency, accountability, fiscal responsibility, and preserving Sedona’s character and quality of life. He has also spoken about balancing future growth with community priorities while encouraging more direct communication between residents and city leadership.

According to his campaign platform, Gay supports increasing public engagement in local government processes and ensuring city decisions reflect the needs and concerns of the community.

“I’m running to help restore trust in local leadership and make sure Sedona residents feel informed, represented, and heard in the decisions shaping our community.” — Rich Gay

Campaign website: Rich for Sedona City Council

Tony Hausman

Tony Hausman is a candidate for Sedona City Council in the 2026 election. A 26-year Sedona resident, Hausman is a former Naval aviator, airline pilot, youth sports coach, and community volunteer. According to his campaign materials, he has volunteered with the Sedona Police Department and coached high school football and youth soccer in Sedona.

Hausman’s campaign platform focuses on housing, traffic, infrastructure, fiscal responsibility, and maintaining Sedona’s quality of life while supporting a balanced approach to tourism and community needs. He has emphasized practical planning, public safety, and long-term sustainability as Sedona continues to grow.

According to his campaign materials, Hausman supports continued investment in infrastructure and transportation improvements, housing solutions for local workers, and maintaining transparency and accountability in local government decision-making.

“We all know our economy depends on tourism, but our quality of life depends on something deeper.” — Tony Hausman

Campaign website: Tony for Council