Category Archives: Housing

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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Jablow – Podcast October 17, 2022

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Gary LaMaster

Knowledge And Experience Versus Bluster And Questions. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Scott Jablow, Sedona’s vice-mayor and finalist in the city’s mayoral runoff election. Having worked for Sedona in a number of positions, few know the city’s needs as … Continue reading →

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O’Halleran Interview – Podcast September 26, 2022

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Gary LaMaster

Working To Find Common Ground. Steve Williamson, Karen McClelland and Stephen Hanks welcome U.S. Congressman Tom O’Halleran to discuss the issues and his campaign for re-election in a newly apportioned district in Arizona. The new district stretches from the Tucson … Continue reading →

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Chevalier, Oliphant Interview – Podcast September 5, 2022

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Gary LaMaster

The Yavapai College Curriculum: Addition And Subtraction With An Emphasis On Division. Addition of resources for the Prescott and Prescott Valley campuses. Subtraction of leadership and courses for the Verde Valley campuses. And division between the taxpayers on the east … Continue reading →

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Dunn, Thompson Interview – Podcast July 18, 2022

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Gary LaMaster

A Long-Term Vision For Sedona. Steve and Karen welcome Melissa Dunn and Jon “JT” Thompson (sedonajt.com) who are standing for Sedona City Council. Dunn is an accomplished high-tech professional who has owned a home in Sedona for 14 years, while … Continue reading →

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Fultz, Furman Interview – Podcast July 11, 2022

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Gary LaMaster

City Council Candidates Address Major Issues Facing Sedona. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Sedona City Council candidates, Brian Fultz and Pete Furman, to discuss their plans for the future of the city. Beginning with the controversy over home rule, … Continue reading →

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Moriarity Interview – Podcast June 27, 2022

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Gary LaMaster

An Argument For Knowledge, Experience, And Expertise.  Though some believe that governments benefit from electing outsiders, at least one candidate takes issue with that. Sedona Mayor Sandy Moriarity explains her view to co-hosts Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland. Moriarity has … Continue reading →

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Jablow Interview – Podcast June 20, 2022

Posted on June 20, 2022 by Gary LaMaster

Focusing On Civic Engagement. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Scott Jablow, candidate for Mayor of Sedona. Jablow moved to Sedona in 2010 after a 31-year law enforcement career in New York. In 2012, he was elected to the Fire … 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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Kinsella, Moriarity and Ploog Interview – Podcast January 3, 2022

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Gary LaMaster

Sedona 2021: A Year Of Accomplishment. Steve Williamson welcomes Mayor Sandy Moriarty and City Council Members, Kathy Kinsella and Holli Ploog, to discuss the changes that took place last year, and what Sedona residents might look forward to in the … Continue reading →

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