May 23, 2013

Issues with Barbara’s Park

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The following material was prepared by Cliff Hamilton and has been delivered to the City Councilors in their information packets for today's discussion. Writer’s Note: Research and preparation of this report began about 2 months ago, long before funding for this structure became a major issue. My research began when I was alerted to issues that were not being considered or addressed, by several local design and entertainment professionals. As a result of the funding change, this report may now be mostly … [Read more...]

Art in the Roundabouts

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Sedona AZ (March 16, 2012) - Sculptors Kim Kori and Ken Rowe hold the giant scissors at Sedona's first roundabout sculpture dedication Friday morning. Art in Public Places Chair Roberta Kinion flanks the far left, and Mei Wei Wong, Sedona Arts Center Executive Director, the far right. City officials and other participants in the project fill in. The pair of sculptures, one in each of the two roundabouts near the juncture of SR179 and SR89A, are called "Above and Beyond." At the intersection locally … [Read more...]

Election Results Part 2

See part 1 of the election analysis As of 4:44 this afternoon, the Yavapai County website reported new numbers for yesterday's election for Mayor and three City Councilors. Mayor Adams In all to date, 782 people who voted by yesterday did not vote for Rob Adams to enjoy a third term at the helm of City Council meetings and ribbon cuttings. (Or maybe they were allright with that part but not with the strong-mayor form of government attitude Adams has exhibited so consistently in his last two-year … [Read more...]

Election Results

Jessica Williamson for Sedona City Council

The following election results are preliminary and could change. As of Wednesday morning, March 14, 166 ballots await pickup at the Sedona City Clerk's office. Other ballots may have been dropped in Cottonwood or any other official ballot receptacle. Results are deemed preliminary until all are counted, verified and accepted (election canvass) at the March 27 City Council meeting. A candidate is declared elected at the Primary election if he/she receives fifty percent plus one (50% +1) of the votes cast. … [Read more...]

Kazian Links

Do you want to know more about incoming Sedona Fire District Kris Kazian? In no particular order, here are some links: March 7, 2012, Chicago Daily Herald: Deputy fire chief Kazian to leave Countryside department Linked In Profile Countryside Administrative Personnel page April 12, 2011, Lake County News Sun: Countryside firefighters strive to lose weight On Facebook March 4, 2010, Vernon Hills Tribune: Lexi Kazian Foundation Helps Premature Newborns at Advocate Condell Medical Center The … [Read more...]