Sedona City Council approves appointments of special magistrates Levin and Gamarack

The Sedona City Council meeting held on July 8, 2025, commenced with a motion to accept consent item 3g, which was approved unanimously by the council members present.

Following this, the council addressed the appointment of special magistrates for the Sedona Municipal Court. Councilor Kathy Ladderback proposed the appointment of Louis Levin and Michael Gamarack to serve on an on-call basis for a two-year term at a rate of $65 per hour, effective July 14, 2025. This motion was seconded by the Vice Mayor and also passed without opposition.

In the summary of current events, a council member highlighted that the Artist's Kitchen Shop at Tilakapaki North received the Global Innovation Award from the International Housewares Association. This prestigious award recognized the shop's excellence in various areas, including store design, customer service, and innovation. The council congratulated owner Kathy Ladderback, who also owns the nearby Balau Boutique, encouraging residents to visit the award-winning shop.

The meeting concluded with a brief mention of a recent trip taken by a council member to Canmore, Alberta, Canada, as part of the Sister Cities organization, although no further details were provided on this topic.

Overall, the meeting focused on administrative appointments and community recognition, with no significant opposition or contentious issues raised during the discussions.