Mission:
The mission of the City of Sedona government is to provide exemplary municipal services that are consistent with our values, history, culture and unique beauty.
Vision
We are stewards of one of the most scenic and unique environments. We envision a community that reflects the beauty and harmony of our natural surroundings. Our vibrant economy includes an interdependence of residents, visitors, and surrounding communities which contribute to the quality of life. We are a community that is animated by the arts, cultural diversity, and a spirit of volunteerism.
Sedona Facts
The year round population of Sedona is approximately 10,400, while the seasonal population is approximately 11,300. The elevation of Sedona is approximately 4,350ft (at Town Hall). Sedona has almost 19 square miles, 51% of which are owned by private land owners, while the rest belongs to Coconino National Forest! The highest point in Sedona is approximately 5,600ft (Coffee Pot Rock), and the lowest point in Sedona is approximately 4,000ft (Oak Creek, Back O' Beyond Rd). The average age is 50. We have anywhere from 2 to 4 million tourists per year.
Sedona, AZ – The city invites the public to save the date for its next artist reception on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers and Vultee Conference Room at City Hall, where paintings created by Karen Taylor and…
Read More »Attend upcoming event about the Draft Community Plan SEDONA, Ariz.– The city of Sedona invites the community to learn and share their thoughts about the first draft of the 10-year update to the Community Plan at one of two community…
Read More »Sedona, AZ - The city of Sedona seeks musicians of all varieties to apply for the spring and fall 2024 Red Dirt Concerts Series. The Red Dirt Concerts are free to the public and will be held every Friday in May and September, from 5 – 8…
Read More »Tourism Manager Type: Full Time Salary/Pay Rate: $40.38 To $58.17 DOQ Posted Date: 12/21/2023 Come join our team! The City of Sedona is now accepting applications for a Tourism Manager! The City of Sedona is a great place to work! As…
Read More »City seeks Tourism Manager in exciting, new chapter for Sedona’s tourism industry SEDONA, AZ.– The city of Sedona currently seeks a Tourism Manager to manage the city’s first-ever in-house Tourism Program. This person will…
Read More »SEDONA, AZ – The city of Sedona’s Sustainability Department invites residents from neighborhoods, homeowner associations and neighborhood organizations to consider joining Sedona’s Sustainable Neighborhoods Pilot Program. Further,…
Read More »Sedona, AZ – The City of Sedona and contractor, Combs Construction Company, recently began work on the Uptown Northbound Roadway Improvements Project, with the goal of completing the project by March 2024. The project’s purpose is to…
Read More »Sedona, AZ - The city of Sedona announces the posting of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for interested parties who provide residential energy assessments and retrofit services to support the Home Energy Retrofit Project. The deadline for RFQ…
Read More »Sedona, AZ - The city invites the public to save the date for its next artist reception on Thursday, May 11, 2023, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers and Vultee Conference Room at City Hall. On display are 42 colorful quilts created by over 20…
Read More »The dynamic community of Sedona seeks an experienced, collaborative, service oriented professional for our next Parks and Recreation Manager. Sedona is located an hour and a half north of Phoenix and enjoys four seasons. It is known world-wide,…
Read More »SEDONA, Ariz. – The city of Sedona welcomes the following St. Patrick’s Parade event sponsors: -Shamrock Sponsors: Big O Tires, Sedona Paint Center and Sedona Mago -Leprechaun Sponsors: Taylor Waste and Patriot Disposal The 51st…
Read More »February Monthly Cash Flows & Investment Report The February 2023 Monthly Investment & Cash Flows Report for the city of Sedona is now available for review or download by following this link. The format of this report is as follows:…
Read More »Sealed bids for the construction of the PR-03c Ranger Station Park Improvements Project will be received by the Public Works Department, located at 108 Roadrunner Drive, Sedona, Arizona, until 2:00 P.M. local time, April 13, 2023. At that time,…
Read More »The part-time Assistant City Attorney performs a variety of duties including reviewing and drafting contracts for the procurement of goods or services, including construction, and developing contract templates. Time permitting the position will also…
Read More »City of Sedona's Monthly Round Up for February 2023 Welcome to the City of Sedona’s monthly newsletter! This is to help keep residents informed on City happenings. Read on for a round up of interesting news, events and announcements. City…
Read More »-Department Public Works -Category RFPs - Public Works -RFP Number SD-03 -Start Date 03/01/2023 7:30 a.m. -Close Date 03/28/2023 2:00 p.m. -RFP Post Status Open Sealed bids for the construction of the SD-03 Back O' Beyond Low Water…
Read More »On March 1, 2023, the city of Sedona will add a third park and ride location at 905 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd. to serve the trailhead route portion of the Sedona Shuttle. The new lot at the intersection of State Route (SR) 89A and Red Rock Loop Road…
Read More »The January 2023 Monthly Investment & Cash Flows Report for the city of Sedona is now available for review or download by following this link. The format of this report is as follows: -Executive summary -Summary of investment holdings …
Read More »SEDONA, AZ — The Sedona Fire District and Emergency Response Agencies throughout the Verde Valley, in partnership with Arizona State University, announce the adoption of PulsePoint throughout Sedona and the Verde Valley to further their…
Read More »- Type:Temporary - Salary/Pay Rate:$16.50 - $17.50/hour DOQ - Posted Date:02/16/2023 Come join our lifeguard team and work in one of the most beautiful areas of Sedona! The City of Sedona is accepting applications for Lifeguards. NEW this year…
Read More »The city of Sedona encourages all residents to read the 2022 Community Report and watch the annual State of the City video, which provide a snapshot of last year’s key accomplishments. More specifically, the report and video help tell the…
Read More »Come join our team and work in one of the most beautiful areas of Sedona! Do you love to teach? Have a passion for developing aquatic skills and water safety practices? Become a Starfish Swim Instructor! Not certified? No problem! We can help…
Read More »Come join our lifeguard team and work in one of the most beautiful areas of Sedona! The City of Sedona is accepting applications for Lifeguard/Instructors. Lifeguards with current certifications in lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED for the…
Read More »City’s Parks and Recreation Department begins second season of Beginners Edge Sports Training program From now until March 10, 2023, the city’s Parks and Recreation Department invites Sedona’s youth to register for the spring…
Read More »SEDONA, Ariz. – The city of Sedona invites 501(c) organizations to apply for city grants beginning today, Feb. 9, 2023. Applications are due by noon on Thursday, April 27, 2023, with awards finalized in July 2023 by Sedona’s City…
Read More »SEDONA, Ariz. – The city of Sedona now requires all short-term rental owners to have an annual permit, and as of Jan. 20, 2023, the web portal for applying for an annual short-term rental permit is open. All short-term rentals currently…
Read More »The city opened new February and March appointments for Straight Talk with Karen, a program in which once a month, residents can come to City Hall and sit down with City Manager Karen Osburn to discuss any topic of their choice. The goal of this…
Read More »Click here to View More Infromation About City of Sedona's Monthly Round Up for January 2023
Read More »ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Manages, facilitates, and advises the development, implementation, monitoring, and improvement of local government policies, programs, and initiatives in sustainability. - Collects and reports data on key indicators. -…
Read More »The city invites the public to save the date for its next artist reception on Thursday, March 2, 2023, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers and Vultee Conference Room at City Hall. On display are wildlife animal prints created by Cannon Winkler…
Read More »The city of Sedona encourages residents to apply for the Budget Work Group to serve as a citizen sounding board during the upcoming annual budget process. More specifically, the group of up to nine volunteers will meet no more than four times in…
Read More »Expanded dog park now open The city welcomes all dogs and dog owners to enjoy the expanded dog park at Posse Grounds. The city expanded the existing dog park to include more square footage for dogs to run. Currently it features a temporary…
Read More »The December 2022 Monthly Investment & Cash Flows Report for the city of Sedona is now available for review or download by following this link. The format of this report is as follows: - Executive summary - Summary of investment holdings -…
Read More »Register now for Sedona’s St. Patrick’s Parade SEDONA, Ariz. – On Saturday, March 18, 2023, the annual St. Patrick’s Parade returns, and the city of Sedona seeks parade entrants and volunteers to assist with this special…
Read More »City needs resident input on internet service and speeds The city of Sedona invites all residents to take a broadband survey by January 20, 2023. The survey results will help determine if Sedona qualifies for federal funding to install a…
Read More »SEDONA, Ariz. – The city invites residents to apply for the 2023 Spring Sedona Police Community Police Academy, a free program designed to experience firsthand engagement with the Sedona Police Department, have a better understanding of the…
Read More »Welcome to the City of Sedona’s monthly newsletter! This is to help keep residents informed on City happenings. Read on for a round up of interesting news, events and announcements. City Council Recap Here’s a recap of recent City…
Read More »SEDONA, Ariz. – From now until Feb. 17, 2023, the city of Sedona seeks musicians of all varieties to apply for the spring and fall 2023 Red Dirt Concerts Series. Concerts are free to the public and are offered every Friday in May and…
Read More »SEDONA, Ariz. – The city of Sedona will again accept Christmas trees for recycling from Dec. 28, 2022, through Jan. 31, 2023, Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., at the city’s maintenance yard located at 2070 Contractors Rd.…
Read More »The June 2022 Monthly Financial Report for the city of Sedona is now available for review or download by following this link If you have questions, contact the Financial Services Department at (928) 204-7185 or email department director Cherie…
Read More »SEDONA, Ariz. – Experience the magic of a crisp winter day in an imaginary candyland carnival on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Posse Grounds Pavilion. Families and kids of all ages are invited to the city’s…
Read More »The Sedona Police Department received $18,857.13 of federal funding through the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (AZ GOHS) to support the implementation of an automated traffic reporting and forms program known as Traffic and…
Read More »As a small business owner, there are several concerns you may have when deciding whether to expand your business or sell your business interests. During this Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) webinar, Jonathan Mabb, Financial Planner from NorthPlace…
Read More »The Chief Building Official supervises, assigns, reviews and participates in the work of staff responsible for providing building plan review and construction inspection services; administers the adoption, periodic amendment and enforcement of…
Read More »Come join our team! We are now accepting resumes for the position of Chief Building Official. This exciting position plays a central role in guiding growth and redevelopment within the City of Sedona and this is a unique opportunity to join a…
Read More »YAVAPAI COUNTY, Ariz. -- The Sedona City Council has had multiple discussions over the past several years with regards to relocating the court. The time has come, and we are announcing that the Sedona Magistrate Court will be moving to a new…
Read More »City Council Recap Here’s a recap of recent City Council meetings and some decisions you might want to know about: - On Nov. 8, 2022, City Council approved a not-to-exceed $308,361 cost-sharing agreement for the construction of a…
Read More »Come join our team! The City of Sedona is now accepting applications for a Wastewater Plant Operator. All levels, entry to III certs, welcome to apply! This position performs a variety of skilled tasks in the operation, maintenance, and repair…
Read More »Properly Paying People Date: 11/30/2022 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Presented by SCORE and the Yavapai College Small Business Development Center (SBDC), this course will discuss the often-misunderstood issues of exempt/nonexempt, independent…
Read More »THE POSITION The Accounting Technician II performs a variety of intermediate level technical accounting duties involving the accounting, budgeting, recording and reporting of financial transactions for the City, and provides technical…
Read More »SEDONA, Ariz. – On Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Posse Grounds Pavilion, the city invites all residents to bring new, unwrapped toys to “stuff the bus” with all toys being donated to Sedona Toys for Tots.…
Read More »SEDONA, Ariz. – The city of Sedona invites the community to sign up and attend two upcoming virtual Listening and Learning Sessions on Sedona in Motion (SIM) and Economic Vitality. Both held on Zoom, the first on SIM will take place on Dec. 7,…
Read More »Sedona, AZ - The Sedona Police Department launched a traffic enforcement effort with support from an Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety grant totaling $23,525. One grant pays overtime to enforce and participate in driving under the…
Read More »October Monthly Cash Flows & Investment Report The October 2022 Monthly Investment & Cash Flows Report for the city of Sedona is now available for review or download by following this link. The format of this report is as follows: -…
Read More »SEDONA, Ariz. – From now until Jan. 11, 2023, the city’s Parks and Recreation Department invites Sedona’s youth to sign up for a new sports program with Beginners Edge Sports Training, or B.E.S.T. For the first season of…
Read More »City Council Recap Here’s a recap of recent City Council meetings and some decisions you might want to know about: - On Oct. 11, 2022, City Council approved a not-to-exceed $303,247 contract – $175,000 of which will be paid for by…
Read More »Job Type: Temporary Salary / Pay Rate: $20.00/hour Post Date: 10/26/2022 The City of Sedona is currently accepting applications for a temporary Administrative Assistant. This is a unique opportunity to work for the City as a temp and gain…
Read More »SEDONA, Ariz. – The city opened new November and December appointments for Straight Talk with Karen, a program in which once a month, residents can come to City Hall and sit down with City Manager Karen Osburn to discuss any topic of their…
Read More »The city of Sedona’s Parks and Recreation Department welcomes registration for the Grasshopper Youth Basketball League for kids in grades 1-6 between now and Nov. 13, 2022. The Grasshopper Youth Basketball League is a co-ed, low-pressure…
Read More »The city of Sedona invites all residents to take The National Community Survey (NCS) online before Nov. 3, 2022, in order to gauge resident sentiment on important topics like: - Economy - Mobility - Community design - Natural environment - Parks…
Read More »Your Sustainability Newsletter is Back! Hi Everybody, My name is Owen Kerslake and I'm the new AmeriCorps VISTA member working with the City of Sedona. I'm very excited to pick up where Gabe left off and bring you local sustainability news…
Read More »The August 2022 Monthly Investment & Cash Flows Report for the city of Sedona is now available for review or download by following this link. The format of this report is as follows: • Executive summary • …
Read More »Department Public Works Category RFPs - Public Works RFP Number SIM-4C Start Date 09/30/2022 7:00 a.m. Close Date 11/01/2022 2:30 p.m. RFP Post Status Open Sealed bids for the construction of the SR 179 Pedestrian Crossing at Oak Creek will be…
Read More »City Council Recap Here’s a recap of recent City Council meetings and some decisions you might want to know about: - On Sept. 13, 2022, City Council approved a $155,000 expansion of the Posse Grounds Dog Park, to include a new 20,000 sq.…
Read More »City of Sedona Police Department Sells Pink Patches For Health The Sedona Police Department invites residents and visitors to join officers in supporting women’s health and public safety personnel. In October officers will trade their…
Read More »SEDONA, Ariz. - The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the city of Sedona for its annual comprehensive financial report for…
Read More »Consultant Information - Category RFPs - Public Works - RFP Number FY22-23 - Start Date 07/01/2022 - Close Date 06/30/2023 6:00 p.m. - RFP Post Status Open The City of Sedona, Arizona is updating the list of consultants it has developed in…
Read More »SEDONA, Ariz. - The city invites the public to attend its next artist reception on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers and Vultee Conference Room at City Hall. On display are oil landscapes painted by Melanie Chambers…
Read More »The City of Sedona is now accepting resumes for the position of Budget & Financial Analyst. WHY JOIN THE CITY OF SEDONA? The City of Sedona is a great place to work! As evidenced by our last Employee Satisfaction Survey: - Employees have good…
Read More »See the following City of Cottonwood press release regarding the Verde Shuttle service: Cottonwood, AZ - Starting October 1, the Verde Shuttle will introduce changes to better serve both workers who commute between Cottonwood and Sedona and people…
Read More »Sedona, AZ - The Sedona Shuttle won first place in the National Rural Transportation Assistance Program (RTAP) “The Bus Stops Here” photo contest. The winning photo was taken by Al Comello for the Sedona Chamber of Commerce and Tourism…
Read More »City Council Recap Here’s a recap of recent City Council meetings and some decisions you might want to know about: - On Aug. 9, 2022, City Council approved the Rent Local Program, in which homeowners of current short-term rentals can be…
Read More »The July 2022 Monthly Investment & Cash Flows Report for the city of Sedona is now available for review or download by following this link. The format of this report is as follows: - Executive summary - Summary of investment holdings -…
Read More »SEDONA, Ariz. – The city opened new September and October appointments for Straight Talk with Karen, a program in which once a month, residents can come to City Hall and sit down with City Manager Karen Osburn to discuss any topic of their…
Read More »SEDONA, Ariz. – On Aug. 19, 2022 at the Arizona Housing Forum, the Arizona Department of Housing awarded the recently completed Hope House of Sedona with the 2022 Housing Hero Award for Outstanding State Administered Community Development…
Read More »- Category RFPs - Finance - RFP Number RFQ No. 2022/23-001 - Start Date 08/24/2022 8:00 a.m. - Close Date 09/21/2022 4:00 p.m. - RFP Post Status Open Sealed statement of qualifications for the Professional Services for Off Highway Vehicle Use…
Read More »COTTONWOOD, Ariz. - The Transit Department for the City of Cottonwood is excited to announce we are now fully staffed. The Verde Shuttle is set to reinstate full-service routes effective August 28, 2022 which includes the late-night buses. According…
Read More »SEDONA, Ariz. – The city of Sedona’s Parks and Recreation Department calls all volleyball players to register for the Co-Ed Adult Volleyball League, now through September 18, 2022. Exact dates of games will be finalized depending on…
Read More »Stephanie Foley promoted to Sedona police chief Help the city of Sedona welcome Stephanie Foley as the new chief of police. The current deputy chief of police since July 2021, Foley brings over 17 years of law enforcement experience to the…
Read More »SEDONA, Ariz. – The city of Sedona’s Parks and Recreation Department invites all dog lovers to the WagFest & Fair, on Sept. 17, 2022 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Posse Grounds Park Pavilion. This free dog lover’s event will…
Read More »Fall Red Dirt Concert Series returns in September Every Friday in September, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., the city of Sedona’s Parks and Recreation Department will once again host the Red Dirt Concert Series at the Posse Grounds Pavilion,…
Read More »SEDONA, Ariz. – The city invites residents to apply for the 2022 Sedona Police Department Citizens Academy, a free program designed to experience firsthand engagement with the Sedona Police Department, have a better understanding of the…
Read More »Presented by the Arizona Commerce Authority. For most businesses, these last two years have been a roller coaster – up one day and down the next. Some teams have coalesced and strengthened, while others have splintered further apart. This…
Read More »City invites residents to apply for Citizens Academy The city welcomes applications for the 2022 Citizens Academy, where participants will not only receive a holistic understanding of how local government functions but also learn about how the city…
Read More »Click Here to view the City Of Sedona's Monthly Round Up -July 2022
Read More »SEDONA, Ariz., July 23, 2022 – Firefighters have successfully contained every part of the Committee Fire, located east of Sedona, accessible by ground forces. The Committee Fire is 57 percent contained at 335 acres. Firefighters spent…
Read More »SEDONA, Ariz. – While there are no evacuation orders currently, representatives from the Sedona Fire District, Coconino County Sherriff’s Office, Yavapai County Sherriff’s Office, the Sedona Police Department, and city management…
Read More »SEDONA, Ariz., July 17, 2022 – Erratic thunderstorm-caused winds Sunday evening led to an increase in size and fire behavior on the Committee Fire, which is now roughly 300 acres and located east of Sedona. The fire is moving at a moderate…
Read More »Financial Services Department The June 2022 Monthly Investment & Cash Flows Report for the city of Sedona is now available for review or download by following this link. The format of this report is as follows: -Executive summary -Summary…
Read More »SEDONA, Ariz. – The city of Sedona’s Parks and Recreation Department will host the Challenger British Soccer Camp again for a second week this summer, this time from July 25, 2022 to July 29, 2022 at Posse Grounds Park. The Youth…
Read More »SEDONA, Ariz. – The Committee Fire, located east of Sedona on Munds Mountain, is now at 100 acres. The fire has a low-to-moderate rate of spread through heavy brush, and is currently moving in a north/northeast direction. Containment is at 0…
Read More »SEDONA, Ariz., – Resources are responding to the 10-acre Committee Fire, located on the back side of Munds Mountain (GPS: 34°51'25.8"N 111°42'47.4"W), east of Sedona. The fire has a moderate rate of spread and is moving through heavy…
Read More »SEDONA, Ariz. -- The city of Sedona seeks one applicant for a seat on the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Local Board as one member’s term approaches expiration. The PSPRS Local Board administers the pension system for the…
Read More »Click here to view the City of Sedona's Monthly Round Up for June 2022
Read More »SEDONA, Ariz. – The city opened new July and August appointments for Straight Talk with Karen, a program in which once a month, residents can come to City Hall and sit down with City Manager Karen Osburn to discuss any topic of their choice.…
Read More »Deputy Chief of Police graduates from FBI National Academy SEDONA, Ariz. – Two hundred and fifty-four law enforcement officers, including the city of Sedona’s very own Deputy Chief Stephanie Foley, graduated on June 9, 2022 from the…
Read More »The May 2022 Monthly Investment & Cash Flows Report for the city of Sedona is now available for review or download by following this link. The format of this report is as follows: -Executive summary - Summary of investment holdings …
Read More »The city of Sedona’s Park and Recreation Department will offer two top quality sports camps for kids during the month of June: the Challenger International Soccer Camp and JQ Basketball Camp. Both camps are great for all kids, from first…
Read More »SEDONA, Ariz. -- The Sedona Shuttle’s Summer Service Schedule will go into effect on Thursday, June 9, 2022 with daily hours shifting to shuttles running one hour earlier, from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Thursday through Sunday, to accommodate the…
Read More »Register now for this summer’s adult softball league The city of Sedona’s Parks and Recreation Department invites all who are interested to register for the wood-bat adult recreational softball league before June 3, 2022. Both men…
Read More »SEDONA, Ariz. – The Sedona Community Pool opened on Saturday, May 28, 2022 for a full summer of lap swimming, water aerobics, swim lessons, recreational swim and more. Additionally, registration for youth swim lessons will open on June 1,…
Read More »Click Here to view the City Of Sedona's Monthly Round Up For May 2022
Read More »Join the Northern Arizona Solar Co-op The City of Sedona, in partnership with the City of Flagstaff, Coconino County, and Solar United Neighbors is happy to launch the second Northern Arizona Solar Co-op! Solar co-ops allow communities to…
Read More »Sedona, Ariz. - The city of Sedona invites the public to attend its next artist reception to view the “Fur & Fiber” exhibit on Thursday, June 2, 2022, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the City Council chambers and Vultee Conference Room at City…
Read More »SEDONA, Ariz. – The city of Sedona encourages those interested to come pick up free COVID-19 rapid tests at the Police Department lobby at 102 Roadrunner Dr. on a first come, first served basis. Received from the Arizona Department of Health…
Read More »The April 2022 Monthly Investment & Cash Flows Report for the city of Sedona is now available for review or download by following this link. The format of this report is as follows: - Executive summary - Summary of investment holding -…
Read More »FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Cities of Flagstaff and Sedona, and Coconino County have partnered with nonprofit group Solar United Neighbors (SUN) to launch the second Northern Arizona Co-op. The co-op will help residents go solar. This co-op…
Read More »SEDONA, Ariz. – The city of Sedona’s Public Works Department will begin construction on shade structures and playground improvements at Posse Grounds Park, on May 31, 2022, in conjunction with Play it Safe Playgrounds Inc., Precision…
Read More »Come join our team! The City of Sedona is now accepting resumes for an Engineering Supervisor. The Engineering Supervisor assists in directing, managing, supervising, and coordinating the programs and activities of the right of way services…
Read More »City of Sedona Sustainability News City starts food scraps composting pilot The City of Sedona is now accepting applicants to participate in a community food scraps compost pilot program. The pilot program will be available to 50 households in…
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