Following the conclusion of the Executive Session on Tuesday, December 19th, Prescott City Council voted to release a statement regarding the results of a recent investigation of Mayor Phil Goode.
SEDONA, Ariz. - The city of Sedona is inviting musicians of all genres to apply for the upcoming Red Dirt Concerts Series in 2024. The popular community event, organized by the Parks and Recreation Department, is set to be the best year yet, according to Recreation Coordinator - Special Events Jason Vargo.The Red Dirt Concerts Series, originally established in partnership with the Friends of the Posse Grounds, aims to showcase and support local musicians and performers while providing a platform for community gathering and entertainment. This year, the series will take...
The city of Sedona is embarking on an exciting new chapter for its tourism industry as it seeks a Tourism Manager to lead its first-ever in-house Tourism Program. This individual will play a crucial role in managing the city's tourism efforts and striking a balance between the thriving tourism economy and the quality of life for Sedona residents.Over the past seven months, the city has been laying the groundwork for the Tourism Program, which includes the creation of the website Scenic Sedona and the establishment of a Tourism Advisory Board comprised of residents and...
Prescott City Council has made significant decisions regarding the Mayor and City Manager of Prescott. After a recent investigation of Mayor Phil Goode, the Council unanimously determined that his conduct did not violate the City Charter. The Council released a statement following an executive session, stating, "The Council in executive session has reviewed the investigator's report related to complaints alleging the Mayor's conduct violated the City Charter and determined the conduct did not violate the City Charter." However, due to a settlement agreement, the City and...
State Route 89A north of uptown Sedona has reopened to traffic on Friday morning, Dec. 15, after being closed earlier this week for necessary repair work. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) worked diligently to remove loose rocks and unstable material from a slope along SR 89A, ensuring safer conditions for highway travel."The highway has reopened, but the road surface is rough due to the removal of damaged pavement from falling rocks during blasting," stated the ADOT news release. Crews are scheduled to repave the affected section of SR 89A on Saturday to...
The City of Prescott is offering a convenient curbside Christmas tree collection service to its residents. From January 8th to January 12th, 2024, the City's collection trucks will pass through each neighborhood one time only.To take advantage of this service, residents are requested to have their trees curbside by 6 a.m. on their normal collection day. It is important to ensure that the trees are cleared of all decorations, lights, and stands. Plastic trees will not be picked up during this collection.In addition to the curbside collection, residential solid waste...
The city of Sedona in Arizona is reminding business owners to renew their Business License for the upcoming year of 2024. The deadline for submitting and approving renewal applications is Tuesday, January 31, 2024. After this date, late fees of five dollars a month will start to accumulate from February 1, 2024 onwards.Notifications regarding the renewal process were sent out via email to the email address on file. The city encourages business owners to check their spam folder if they have not received the notification. Once the application has been approved, business...