Sedona Pete

05/31/2026

https://sedonapete.com/2026/05/31/pete-furmans-5-31-26-public-comment-regarding-home-rule/

Pete Furman’s 5/31/26 Public Comment Regarding Home Rule Pete Furman · May 31, 2026 · As required by State Law, every four years the Sedona City Council has put Home Rule on the ballot as the best option for our community. It’s that time again. Here’s the ballot argument I submitted. Vote YE...

05/31/2026

Pete's Preview - Week of 5/31/26 (and beyond).

A quiet week for city council. There is a PSPRS meeting on 6/4 and a Finance & Audit Committee meeting on 6/8. The next Council meeting is 6/9/26.

More details on this, and future, meetings here:

Upcoming Sedona City Meetings Learning what’s coming to City Council meetings is not always easy. Check back each week to read a quick summary of the most important items (in my humble opinion). 5/26/26 City Council Special Meeting. 4:00p @ Council Chambers.4.b. Tentative Budget for Sedona Summit ...

05/24/2026

Pete's Preview - Week of 5/24/26 (and beyond).

The SAVCO Memorial Day ceremony is Monday at 8:30a at Posse Grounds Park. https://www.redrocknews.com/2026/05/22/savco-honors-fallen-may-25/

On 5/26/26 Council will consider the 2026-2027 Tentative Budgets, a non-exclusive letter of intent and RFI for the Western Gateway amphitheater, Arizona League of Cities & Towns legislative proposals, and topics for Community Conversation #2.

More details on this, and future, meetings here: https://sedonapete.com/upcoming-meetings/

Upcoming Sedona City Meetings Learning what’s coming to City Council meetings is not always easy. Check back each week to read a quick summary of the most important items (in my humble opinion). 4/28/26 Council Executive Session. 3:00p @ Council Chambers3.a. Anette Spickard Evaluation.Agendas and ...

05/20/2026

COCONINO NATIONAL FOREST TO ENTER STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS: MAY 21

The U.S. Forest Service - Coconino National Forest will enter Stage 1 fire restrictions at 8 a.m., Thursday, May 21, to help prevent unwanted human-caused wildfires during periods of dangerous fire weather conditions.

Fires, campfires, stoves (charcoal, coal and wood) and smudge pots are prohibited under Stage 1 restrictions except within a developed recreation site. Smoking is also prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle, building or official developed recreation site.

Using a device that is fueled solely by pressurized liquid petroleum, propane, or LPG is allowed in areas that are barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials located within 3 feet of the device. The device must be able to be turned on or off.

Decisions about when and where to implement fire restrictions are made based on a combination of carefully measured factors. Criteria used to decide when to implement restrictions include current and predicted weather, fuel moisture, fire activity levels, enduring drought and available firefighting resources.

Additional restrictions could be forthcoming if conditions warrant. Fire restrictions typically remain in effect until the area receives significant, widespread precipitation. Violations could result in a mandatory federal court appearance, fines, or jail time.

National forest fire restrictions can vary from forest to forest, and can differ from local, county and state fire restrictions. Recreators are responsible for knowing the jurisdiction of the land they are recreating on and abiding by restrictions, as well as other rules and regulations.

05/16/2026

Pete's Preview - Week of 5/17/26 (and beyond).

On 5/18/26 The Council Compensation Workgroup will hold its second meeting.

More details on this, and future, meetings here:

Upcoming Sedona City Meetings Learning what’s coming to City Council meetings is not always easy. Check back each week to read a quick summary of the most important items (in my humble opinion). 4/28/26 Council Executive Session. 3:00p @ Council Chambers3.a. Anette Spickard Evaluation.Agendas and ...

05/09/2026

Pete's Preview - Week of 5/10/26 (and beyond).

On 5/12/26 Council will hear about the Verde River Watershed Report Card, and will consider parking rates for Uptown and the Garage.

On 5/13/26 Council will discuss the Balanced Housing Strategy.

More details on these, and future, meetings here:

Upcoming Sedona City Meetings Learning what’s coming to City Council meetings is not always easy. Check back each week to read a quick summary of the most important items (in my humble opinion). 4/28/26 Council Executive Session. 3:00p @ Council Chambers3.a. Anette Spickard Evaluation.Agendas and ...

04/26/2026

Pete's Preview - Week of 4/26/26 (and beyond).

On 4/28/26 Council will continue the Annual Review of the City Manager in Executive Session. The Regular Meeting have APS present on power shutoff protocols, and Council will discuss the recent Western Gateway polling, and Ranger Station Interior Restoration.

On 4/28/26 Council will hold a community listening session on the needs for families and seniors.

More details on these, and future, meetings here:

Upcoming Sedona City Meetings Learning what’s coming to City Council meetings is not always easy. Check back each week to read a quick summary of the most important items (in my humble opinion). 4/7/26 Planning & Zoning Meeting. 4:30p @ Council Chambers. OTHER FUTURE TOPICS & MEETINGS (very tenta...

04/16/2026

Pete's Preview - Week of 4/12/26 (and beyond).

On 4/16/26 there is an Community Meeting about the Sedona Police Strategic Plan. And on 4/21/26 there is meeting about The Future of Sedona Tourism.

The next Council meetings are on 4/22/26 and 4/23/26 when the Council continues discussion on the FY26-27 budget.

More details on this, and future, meetings here:

Upcoming Sedona City Meetings Learning what’s coming to City Council meetings is not always easy. Check back each week to read a quick summary of the most important items (in my humble opinion). 4/7/26 Planning & Zoning Meeting. 4:30p @ Council Chambers. OTHER FUTURE TOPICS & MEETINGS (very tenta...

04/13/2026

Pete's Preview - Week of 4/12/26 (and beyond).

On 4/14/26 Council will consider a Construction Contract for Sewer Manhole Cover Rehabilitations, the 2026 Summer Tourism Marketing Campaign, and a funding strategy for the ARS pension unfunded debt.

On 4/15/26 Council will begin the 2026-2027 budget process.

More details on this, and future, meetings here:

Upcoming Sedona City Meetings Learning what’s coming to City Council meetings is not always easy. Check back each week to read a quick summary of the most important items (in my humble opinion). 4/7/26 Planning & Zoning Meeting. 4:30p @ Council Chambers. OTHER FUTURE TOPICS & MEETINGS (very tenta...

04/10/2026

COMMUNITY MEETING ON STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE SEDONA POLICE DEPARTMENT: APRIL 16

The city will hold a public meeting for residents and the local business community to give feedback on community expectations of the Sedona Police Department (SPD) as part of the development of their strategic plan, on Thursday, April 16 from 6:30 - 8 pm in the Council Chambers, located 102 Roadrunner Dr.

The SPD recently began the process of developing a strategic plan that will include a vision and goals for the department and a road map of how to execute that vision.
The meeting will be led by consultants from the Center for Public Safety Management. Input from this meeting will contribute to a draft plan which will be presented to the City Council this summer.