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Williamson May Win

January 27, 2012 By Lin Ennis 3 Comments
Jessica Williamson for Sedona City Council

Jessica Williamson may have more municipal experience than any other candidate for City Council, if one excludes incumbents. Experience She has worked in the New York City Mayor’s Office; the NYC Department of Housing, Preservation and Development; and as Director of Departmental Affairs for the NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC)—a 3500 person agency responsible for designing and constructing the city’s roads, sewers and public buildings. She advised the Commissioner on policy and … [Read more...]

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Fire Board Election 2012

January 26, 2012 By Lin Ennis 7 Comments
Sedona Fire Coverage Area

Sedona Citizens for Safety have announced their vetted candidates for the Sedona Fire District's (SFD) Government Board election May 15, 2012 (early ballots begin going out April 19). The special election is the result of a successful recall action of three sitting board members, Dave Blauert, Charlie Christensen and Phyllis Erick. The Citizens' group has published a fact sheet outlining reasons for a recall, admittedly a drastic measure usually implemented when there is a public perception of incompetence … [Read more...]

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Kirkpatrick Is Back

January 20, 2012 By Editor Leave a Comment
Ann Kirkpatrick at Goldenstein Gallery January 18, 2012

Ann Kirkpatrick, left, spoke at a Congressional Candidate Fundraiser at Goldenstein Gallery in Uptown Sedona, Wednesday evening, January 18, 2012. Kirkpatrick talked about her previous success in the House of Representatives, before she was defeated for reelection in 2010 by Republican Paul Gosar. While serving in the House, she met and had conversations with over 400 of the 435 representatives. Her purpose was to get to know them and develop working relationships by knowing who cared about … [Read more...]

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Adams Flips for Fourth Term

January 20, 2012 By Staff Writer Leave a Comment
Rob-Adams-mug

Robert (Rob) Adams was first elected mayor of Sedona, Arizona, in 2008, after serving two years as an appointed city councilor. He cites as qualification his expertise in business, owning half a dozen various - from spa to horses. Currently he owns the Phoenix-based company Prasad Investments LLC, an entity formed to buy and sell real estate including commercial land, apartments, vacant residential land and homes. His other reported experience is his involvement with community organizations, not-for-profits … [Read more...]

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Vernier Drops Race

January 19, 2012 By Editor Leave a Comment
Joe-Vernier

At the Democrats of the Red Rocks (DORR) monthly breakfast today, former Sedona Police Chief Joe Vernier withdrew from the race for one of three City Council vacancies to be voted on March 13, 2012, or later if a run-off vote is required. Vernier stated his reasons were personal, mentioning he had a heart attack on Saturday, January 14, 2012. He testified to his recovery and strength while acceding the stress of a campaign and four-year term on City Council did not seem to be in the best interests of his … [Read more...]

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