Sedona City Council appoints Rob Smith and Harmony Walker to Planning and Zoning Commission

The Sedona City Council meeting on April 22, 2025, focused on key appointments and community updates, highlighting the city's ongoing efforts to engage residents and address local needs.

The meeting commenced with the appointment of two new members to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Rob Smith was appointed for a term ending on October 31, 2027, while Harmony Walker will begin her term on November 1, 2025, concluding on October 31, 2028. Both appointments were unanimously approved by the council, pending confirmation from Vice Mayor Plueg, who attended the meeting via Zoom.

In addition to the appointments, Councilor Melissa addressed the public regarding the Community Library of Sedona's fundraising efforts. April is designated as a significant month for the library, which is seeking to raise funds to meet a $20,000 matching challenge. The council encouraged community members to contribute to support the library's initiatives.

Councilor Brian reported on his attendance at the NACOG Area Council on Aging meeting, where concerns were raised about a projected 9.2% decrease in funding for the upcoming budget year. He emphasized the importance of maintaining health and human services funding to support senior citizens in the region. Additionally, he mentioned efforts to improve evacuation protocols for seniors with disabilities in the event of wildfires.

The meeting concluded with a brief public forum, which saw no participation from the public. The council remains focused on addressing community needs and ensuring effective governance as they move forward.