the bus barn debacle---you won't believe it
A state of the art facility, by the sewer plant, to work on busses we should not own
Why is Sedona in the transportation business, we are NOT Phoenix.
Why did we not contract our local transportation companies for trailhead shuttle service? The city likes to hurt local businesses. No excuse. They were willing to bid.
Bus service is NOT a state requirement, especially for a rural town of 9700 people. Why are we providing rides for $1 to $2 taking money from LYFT and UBER drivers, OUR residents.
The proposed "taj ma" garage of city boondoggles
This is a perfect example of why NO on HOME RULE is applicable. Sedona City Council and Staff have NOT hit a Capital Project budget....since... we can't remember.
They do not know how to issue a contract, and keep using the same staff people and contractors. Forest Road Extension, Council Approved estimate, $2.772 million, cost, $18.2 million, 650% over. Eminent domain settlements, terrain (gee they built it on the side of a mountain), and STILL have an outstanding lawsuit.
Uptown Garage, Council approved $17,5 million, final cost...maybe, $26 Million. Net REDUCTION of Uptown parking spots. Oh, they didn't mention that?
Uptown, added roundabouts, median, fencing in the center, $2.8 Million. Ruined northbound traffic flow OUT of SEDONA.
City is securing $5.4 million for a Brewer/Ranger road roundabout wiping out the businesses in that area... because they say they care about the locals? Right.
$914,278 in Upton to create a "zipper lane" that does not work and backs up traffic on SR179.
A council and staff with TOO much money, little talent and forethought, and bad engineering advice from staff and contractors.
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NO ON HOME RULE - 2026
Home Rule, bad for Sedona, bad for our citizens.
Compare Sedona to other Small Southwest towns.
And now compare to Palm Desert, California
HOME RULE - Too much money for staff and Council to be responsible stewards for our City.
Bad contracts, overspending, ridiculous decisions, law suits, high taxes, no respect for local businesses.
Let's get control - NO on Home Rule, elect a responsible slate to turn our city around. We want THEM to listen to US!
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Current HOME RULE statistics.
Why is home rule NOT for Sedona
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It is crucial to get the facts on Home Rule and understand why the city is attempting to create a sense of crisis when there isn't one. The Sedona community initiatives have raised concerns, particularly with the upcoming Sedona Elections for the city council, which will also focus on issues like The Cultural Park and the red rocks. In 2018, we encountered similar challenges, and now in 2026, the situation is significantly worse. There is increased spending, more waste, a larger number of city employees, and a declining population, yet the tourist numbers remain unchanged.