Sedona Pete

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

Pete's Preview - Week of 8/31/26 (and beyond).

A quiet week - no Council meetings. There is a P&Z Meeting on 9/1.

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). 9/1/26 Planning & Zoning. 4:30p @ Council Chambers.5. Discussion re Land Development Code.Agendas and D...

07/23/2026

OPEN HOUSE ON SEDONA'S BALANCED HOUSING STRATEGY: JULY 29

Join our third and final Open House to review proposed solutions for Sedona’s Balanced Housing Strategy on Wednesday, July 29 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm at the Community Library Sedona at 3250 White Bear Rd.

This Open House is an opportunity for the community to learn about Sedona’s Balanced Housing Strategy and provide feedback to city staff prior to presentation to City Council for approval.

For more information on the Balanced Housing Strategy, visit www.sedonaaz.gov/your-government/departments-and-programs/community-development/housing/2026-balanced-housing-strategy.

07/20/2026

Pete's Preview - Week of 7/19/26 (and beyond).

A quiet week - no Council meetings.

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). 6/22/26 Council Audit Committee. City Council Audit Committee Meeting | City Calendar | City of Sedona ...

07/19/2026

Monsoons are here, and the Pocket Fire is receiving measurable moisture.

The Northern Arizona Type 3 Incident Management Team is currently in command of the fire. Crews are conducting suppression repair work and command of the fire is slated to be transitioned back to the Coconino National Forest early next week.

Thank you to Southwest Area Incident Management Team 2, California Interagency Incident Management Team 6, the Northern Arizona Type 3 Incident Management Team and all the resources and firefighters for their work over the past month.

For more information on Pocket Fire incident operations:
https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/azcof-pocket-fire

For more information on Pocket Fire Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER): https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/azcof-pocket-baer

07/13/2026

SR 89A reopens between Sedona and Flagstaff

After being closed due to the Pocket Fire, State Route 89A has reopened between Sedona and Interstate 17 (mileposts 374-397) near Flagstaff.

Fire suppression activities in the area continue and motorists can expect increased fire response traffic in Oak Creek Canyon and the possibility of intermittent road closures to support these efforts.

Information about the fire, including evacuation statuses and other resources, can be found at InciWeb.wildfire.gov, the U.S. Forest Service - Coconino National Forest and Coconino County.

Motorists can expect lane restrictions on SR 89A Mondays through Thursdays between Pine Flat Campground and the Oak Creek Vista scenic overlook (mileposts 387-390) due to a previously scheduled guardrail improvement project.

Flagging operations in the area will allow traffic to travel through the work zone one direction at a time. A 12-foot vehicle width restriction is in effect. North- and southbound SR 89A lanes will be open Friday through Sunday.

Real-time highway conditions are available on ADOT’s Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov, the AZ511 app (download for Apple or Android devices) or by calling 511.

07/12/2026

07/11/2026

POCKET FIRE UPDATE:

Quick Facts

July 11, 2026 (AM)

Official Acreage: 27,451
Personnel: 1,106
Containment: 76%

Suppression repair is fully underway on the Pocket Fire. Infrared monitoring last night showed one area of heat well into the interior of the fire perimeter. Thunderstorms are likely tomorrow with potential for 50 mph wind gusts and cloud to ground lightning. In addition to suppression, initial attack crews are in place.

07/11/2026

READ OUR CITY TALK ARTICLE ABOUT SHORT-TERM RENTALS

Check out our recent City Talk article by Short-Term Rental Specialist Teresah Arthur about the program.

“The 24/7 short-term rental hotline 928-203-5110 is completing its sixth year of operation. While the city publishes an online list and a map of permitted short-term rentals and their emergency contact information, the hotline is also there to receive complaints,” says Short-Term Rental Specialist Teresah Arthur.

Learn more by reading the article at www.sedonaaz.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/57521/639189276282986547.

07/10/2026

Pete's Preview - Week of 7/12/26 (and beyond).

On Tuesday Council will approve 3-yr Community Service Contracts, Interim Employment Agreement with Monique Moady as Interim City Attorney, Sedona's Official Bird, Awards of Small Grants and Arts & Culture Grants, Tourism Marketing Spending Thresholds for City Manager. The Uptown parking program discussion has been DEFERRED to August 25, 2026.

On Wednesday, the Council Audit Subcommittee will meet.

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). 6/22/26 Council Audit Committee. City Council Audit Committee Meeting | City Calendar | City of Sedona ...