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City of Sedona Arizona - City of Sedona s Monthly Round Up for January 2024 01 January 2100 ( news )
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Welcome to the City of Sedona’s monthly newsletter! This is to help keep residents informed on City happenings . Read on for a round up of interesting news , events and announcements .
City Council Recap
Here’s a recap of recent City Council meetings and some decisions that may interest you:
On
Jan . 8and
Jan . 9 , 2024
, City Council , a staff panel and a community panel interviewed Anette Spickard as a finalist for the City Manager position . The community was invited to a meet and greet on Jan . 8 and City staff met with her on Jan . 9 . On
Jan . 16 , 2024
, City Council discussed the appointment of Anette to City Manager . And on
Jan . 23 , 2024
, City Council appointed Anette as the new City Manager; she will start on Apr . 8 .
On
Jan . 9 , 2024
, City Council approved the construction contract to build out the Historic Ranger Station Park shared - use path and parking lot in an amount not to exceed $252 , 872 . 75 .
On
Jan . 9 , 2024
, City Council directed staff to move forward with planning for the Safe Place to Park program . The program is a temporary solution , providing a safe parking area with showers and restrooms on approximately 5 - acres of the City - owned Cultural Park property for vehicular homeless people who work locally or for families with children who attend local schools . Final details will be brought back to City Council at a future meeting .
On
Jan . 23 , 2024
, City Council was introduced to new K9 dog Sam and his handler Officer Catherine Beers . Watch the latest Chit Chat with the Chief
videoto learn more about the K9 team .
On
Jan . 23 , 2024
, City Council heard updates on the bills moving through the legislative process at the state level and gave direction on which bills they supported , opposed or wanted more information on .
Did You Know
… that
we’ve released our
2023 Community Report
? The report highlights last year’s key accomplishments and provides a look at major objectives for 2024!
Events and News
Save the date:
Residents are encouraged to take the online
Budget Surveyby February 5
th
to provide input on potential projects for consideration in the City’s upcoming Fiscal Year 2025 budget process .
Calling all neighborhoods , HOAs and organizations! The Sustainability Department has launched the new
Sustainable Neighborhoods
Pilot Programin which you take the lead on sustainability initiatives in your neighborhood . To learn more , attend an Open House on Monday , February 5
thfrom 6:00 - 7:30 pm at The HUB at Posse Grounds Park at 525 - B Posse Grounds Road .
Come celebrate southwest and indigenous arton
Thursday , February 8
thfrom 4:00 - 6:00 pm to view our new artists reception
. Paintings created by Karen Taylor and paintings and ceramics created by Mariann Leahy will be on display through May 2
nd
. The special music guest at the reception will be Nathan "Saith" Gangadean .
Nominate your favorite artistfor the
Mayor’s Arts Awards
! Nominations are due by Monday , March 25
th
.
The City will conduct its
2024 primary electionon August 6
th
, and then , its General Election if necessary . If you are interested in serving on City Council , there are
three council seats available for a four - year term , and the Mayor’s seat available for a two - year term
. Pick up a candidate packet at the City Clerk’s Office at 102 Roadrunner Drive . Candidate nomination forms must be filed with the City Clerk between 7:00 a . m . Monday , March 11 , 2024 and 5 p . m . Monday , April 8 , 2024 .
A few more announcements:
Three major transportation projects are well underway to improve traffic congestion and pedestrian circulation
. To get monthly project updates in your inbox , click on the project of interest below and sign up for the e - news:
Forest Road Connection Project
Pedestrian Crossing at Oak Creek Project
Uptown Northbound Roadway Improvement Project
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