Blogs: Community News & Reports

Well-managed city merits public thanks

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS December 14, 2018   We love a Christmas family dinner at home, but a stress-free, no-cooking-or-dishwashing experience in Sedona’s fantastic food scene is equally alluring. Fortunately, lots of favorites are open Christmas Eve...
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2019 ACE Legislative Agenda

State Issues Education • Advocate for new and increased financial resources with accountability measures for K-12 education and public higher education programs to ensure Arizona has the qualified workforce it needs in the 21st Century. • Support a modernization and...
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Sedona Northern Lights 2018

This holiday season experience the beauty of Sedona’s landscape like never before with Sedona Northern Lights, the country’s largest light show on a natural canvas. From December 13-16, this free, family-friendly event will celebrate the magic and joy of the...
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All of Sedona Sparkles Throughout December

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS November 30, 2018   Here comes December! Gift list? Check. Decorations? Check. Calendar? Marked! We’re just one week away from one of Sedona’s favorite traditions – the Tree Lighting and Santa visit. Coinciding...
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Annual Sedona Chamber of Commerce Holiday Mixer

The Courtyard by Marriott in Sedona is proudly hosting the Annual Sedona Chamber of Commerce Holiday Mixer on December 6, 2018.  This year, we have added a philanthropic element to the event by supporting the Sedona Red Rock Trail Fund. ...
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Sedona Gears Up for Holiday Jollity

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS November 23, 2018   It’s official! After warming up with our Turkey Trot 5K and enjoying a satisfying Thanksgiving meal with family, friends, and football, we can finally welcome the holiday season to...
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Holiday Season Is Why I Love Sedona

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS November 16, 2018   Most Americans agree Thanksgiving is their favorite holiday season. I feel that way, too. Here in the Most Beautiful Place on Earth, the crisp November air seems to heighten...
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PBA, Override Results a Positive for Sedona

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS November 9, 2018   The defeat of Proposition 446 is another salute to the sound judgment of Sedona voters. We voted down a proposition to impose a Permanent Base Adjustment (PBA) on the...
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Sedona Heritage Museum to Host Veterans Day Tribute

  The Sedona Heritage Museum’s annual Veterans Day tribute will be on Sunday, November 11 beginning at 12:00 p.m./noon at the Museum. This is an hour later than usual because the holiday lands on a Sunday this year. All veterans...
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Prop 446 the Wrong Choice for Sedona

Sedona voted overwhelmingly to extend Home Rule in August, showing we want balanced budgets that target our priorities, approved by our elected City Council.  It’s a democratic, straightforward process. Home Rule frees Sedona from draconian “permanent base” spending limits for...
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Sedona Chamber of Commerce renews vision for the future

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS August 31, 2018   The passage of Home Rule Tuesday is a victory for local control and a salute to Sedona’s common sense. Sedonans recognized what was at stake and chose wisely, keeping...
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Reply: Taxes on Tourists Mean Millions for Sedona Services, No City Food or Property Tax

A Sedona resident emailed Chamber President/CEO Jennifer Wesselhoff recently stating that Scottsdale and Tucson’s tourism budgets, though much larger than Sedona’s, are lower on a “per person” basis. Wesselhoff replied as follows: Thank you for your comments and your perspective....
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