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R.I.P. Fran McWherter

May 10, 2012 By Lin Ennis 3 Comments
Francis McWhirter receiving award from Democrats of the Red Rocks in Sedona AZ 2011

It's out of the ordinary for The Sedona Citizen to publish something so personal, news without analysis, just ramblings from the hearts of people, but the following essay is a tribute to one of only a few financial supporters of The Sedona Citizen. Perhaps it was the shock of the news, or realizing I had a Thank-You note written but not yet mailed. In any case, these accolades are for a good person--the kind of person all of our readers wish, hope, and work to be. Please add your personal remembrances or … [Read more...]

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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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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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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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New Sedona Urban Legend

June 22, 2011 By Staff Writer 2 Comments
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Sedona is known for its characters, vortices, and yes, even for its urban legends. In the ongoing public discussion around whether the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) should install highway-style lighting on a stretch of West Sedona, a new legend has emerged. On February 22, 2011, the City Council voted to accept ownership of the four-plus mile stretch of highway that doubles as a main street through the most-populated part of town, along with a $15.4 million safety improvement and … [Read more...]

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