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Tag Archives: Sedona AZ
Jablow Interview – Podcast June 12, 2023
Making City Government Work. Steve Williamson welcomes Scott Jablow, Mayor of Sedona, to discuss the latest issues and developments in one of the world’s most beautiful cities. They begin by talking about problems caused by OHVs (Off Highway Vehicles). The … Continue reading
Posted in Civic Renewal, Community, Democratic Governance, Environmental Issues, Federal Lands, Government, Infrastructure Investment, Interviews, Local Politics, Public Policy, Tourism
Tagged OHVs, Sedona AZ, Sedona Government, Sedona Mayor, Traffic
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Coyne, Sovich, Williams Interview – Podcast April 24, 2023
An Art Event That Can Entertain, Teach And Inspire. Steve and Karen welcome visual artists Mike Coyne, Sheena Sovich and Rob Williams to discuss the upcoming Open Studios event in Sedona and the Verde Valley this coming Friday, Saturday and … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Community, Education, Interviews
Tagged Open Studios, Sedona AZ, Sedona Visual Artists Coalition, Verde Valley AZ
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Jablow – Podcast October 17, 2022
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
Posted in Arizona Politics, Civic Renewal, Community, Conservatives and Reactionaries, Elections, Environmental Issues, Fiscal Policy, Global Warming, Government, Health Care, Housing, Infrastructure, Initiative and Referendum, Interviews, Local Politics, Political Candidacy, Political Polarization, Public Accountability, Public Lands, Public Service, Voting
Tagged ATVs, Civility, Extremism, Sedona AZ, Short-term Rentals, Traffic, Workforce Housing
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Jablow Interview – Podcast June 20, 2022
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
Posted in Arizona Politics, Community, Democratic Governance, Education Funding, Elections, Environmental Issues, Funding, Government, Housing, Interviews, Local Politics, Monetary Policy, Political Candidacy, Public Lands, Public Policy, Public Service, Regulation, Tax Revenues, Taxation, Wilderness Preservation
Tagged ATVs, Home Rule, Scott Jablow, Sedona AZ, Short-term Rentals, Workforce Housing, Yavapai College
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Fultz, Furman, Thompson Interview – Podcast March 7, 2022
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
Posted in Arizona Politics, Climate Change, Community, Development, Elections, Environment, Government, Growth, Health Care, Housing, Infrastructure, Interviews, Local Politics, Political Candidacy, Public Lands, Public Private Collaboration, Public Service, Small Business, Sustainable Development, Tourism, U.S. Forest Service, Water Policy
Tagged ATV/OHV Damage, City of Sedona, Red Rocks, Sedona AZ, Sedona City Council, Sustainability, Traffic, Verde Valley, Workforce Housing
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Kinsella, Moriarity and Ploog Interview – Podcast January 3, 2022
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
Posted in Community, Democratic Governance, Development, Disinformation, Environment, Environmental Issues, Federal Lands, Government, Housing, Infrastructure, Interviews, Local Politics, Public Lands, Public Policy, Public Service, Renewable Energy, Social Media, Sustainable Development, Tax and Investment Policy, Tourism, U.S. Forest Service
Tagged City Government, Hiking Trails, Parking, Public Transit, Sedona AZ, Sedona Traffic, Sustainability, Workforce Housing
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Segner Interview – Podcast November 1, 2021
The Danger Of Online Gossip. Steve Williamson welcomes back Democratic Perspective sponsor and contributor, Steve Segner, to discuss the impact of social media in Sedona. One of the most controversial is Nextdoor which ironically bills itself as “an app to … Continue reading
Posted in Civil Society, Community, Conspiracy Theories, Cultural Change, Disinformation, Domestic Extremism, Government, Housing, Interviews, Local Politics, Political Lies, Public Policy, Tourism
Tagged Misinformation, Sedona AZ, Social Media, Steve Segner
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Martinez, Williamson interview – Podcast September 13, 2021
Workers Priced Out Of Sedona. Steve Williamson welcomes Linda Martinez and City Council member Jessica Williamson to discuss a long-standing problem for Sedona – affordable housing. According to Williamson, affordable housing is defined by income based on a household spending … Continue reading
Posted in Civic Renewal, Class Conflict, Community, Cultural Diversity, Development, Disinformation, Government, Growth, Housing, Income Inequality, Interviews, Jobs and Employment, Labor Shortages, LIberals and Conservatives, Local Politics, Political Lies, Public Policy
Tagged Affordable Housing, Community, Local Control, Sedona AZ, Short-term Rentals, Worker Shortage
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Kinsella, Ploog, Segner Interview – Podcast November 30, 2020
Planning Sedona’s Future. The Democratic Perspective co-hosts welcome new Sedona City Council members, Holli Ploog and Kathy Kinsella, along with Steve Segner, owner of El Portal and chair of the Sedona Lodging Council. Navigating through the problems of conducting remote … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Development, Environmental Issues, Government, Growth, Interviews, Local Politics, Public Accountability, Public Policy, Tourism
Tagged El Portal Sedona Hotel, Sedona AZ, Sedona City Council, Verde Valley AZ
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McClelland, Deardon Interview – Podcast May 27, 2019
Providing Quality Education In A Challenging Environment. Democratic Perspective welcomes Karen McClelland, the longest-serving member of the Sedona-Oak Creek Unified School Board, and Dennis Deardon, the school district’s new superintendent. Along with co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson, they discuss … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Education, Education Funding, Education Policy, Innovation, Interviews, Public Accountability, Public Education, Social Contract
Tagged Public Education Funding, Sedona AZ, Sedona-Oak Creek Unified School District
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