Category Archives: Development

Jablow, Dunn, Williamson Interview – Podcast July 13, 2025

Posted on July 20, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Reimagining Sedona’s “Cultural Park.” Steve Williamson welcomes Sedona Mayor Scott Jablow, City Councilmember Melissa Dunn and former Councilmember Jessica Williamson to discuss the future of the failed Cultural Park and amphitheater, which has been unused for many years. The city … Continue reading →

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Check Interview – Podcast June 22, 2025

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Finding Common Ground And Common Sense. Karen McClelland welcomes Yavapai County Supervisor Nikki Check to the show. They begin by discussing the hiring of an additional sheriff’s deputy to help control the growing problem of OHVs. Addressing the possibility of … Continue reading →

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Jablow, Williamson Interview – Podcast February 23, 2025

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

The Battle To Control Short-Term Rentals Continues. Sterve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Sedona Mayor Scott Jablow and former City Councilor Jessica Williamson to discuss the primary issue facing the city. They begin by reporting on a recent meeting of … Continue reading →

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Vaughn Interview – Podcast February 2, 2025

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

The Southwest’s Increasingly Stressed Water Resources. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Jacqueline Vaughn, a retired Northern Arizona University Political Science professor and community activist. She just published a reference book entitled Water In The West. Vaughn begins by explaining … Continue reading →

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Ploog Interview – Podcast November 24, 2024

Posted on December 5, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Planning Sedona’s Future. Karen McClelland welcomes Holli Ploog, Sedona Vice Mayor and City Council member to discuss results of the recent election and many of the issues facing the City. Ploog says Sedona has hired a Development Consultant to help … Continue reading →

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Nez Interview – Podcast March 10, 2024

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Representing Constituents. Not An Ideology. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Jonathon Nez, Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives. He is running against Republican Eli Crane, the extremist incumbent who doesn’t even live in the congressional district he … Continue reading →

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Check Interview – Podcast March 3, 2024

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

A Promise To Listen And Be Available To County Residents. Co-hosts Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Nikki Check, District 3 candidate for the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors. She is running against incumbent Donna Michaels, a fellow Democrat. The … Continue reading →

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Ryan Interview – Podcast December 24, 2023

Posted on December 28, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

A Legacy Of Problem-Solving And Service. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Matt Ryan retiring Coconino County Supervisor to the show. Ryan has been a supervisor for 27 years representing the north and eastern portion of the Sedona area as … Continue reading →

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Jablow Interview – Podcast January 30, 2023

Posted on February 1, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

A Mayor Who Listens. Steve Williamson welcomes Scott Jablow back to the show. Recently elected as Sedona’s Mayor after eight years on the City Council, Jablow says one of the things he enjoys most about the office is contact with … Continue reading →

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Fultz, Furman, Thompson Interview – Podcast March 7, 2022

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Gary LaMaster

Identifying And Addressing The Issues Facing Sedona. Steve Williamson welcomes three candidates for Sedona City Council: Brian Fultz, Pete Furman, and incumbent John (JT) Thompson. Steve leads the candidates in a wide-ranging discussion that addresses many of the most important … Continue reading →

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