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Sedona council reappoints Policy Development Group lobbyist for 2026 legislative session; short-term-rental strategy and state budget cited as priorities
Summary
The Sedona City Council approved a contract to reappoint Kathy Sensman of Policy Development Group as the city's contract lobbyist for the 2026 Arizona legislative session, authorizing up to $100,000. Council and the lobbyist discussed short-term rentals, state budget pressures and coordination with other rural mayors and county assessors.
The Sedona City Council voted to reappoint Kathy Sensman of Policy Development Group as the city's contract lobbyist for the 2026 Arizona legislative session, approving an agreement not to exceed $100,000 to cover advocacy and related services.
Sensman summarized interim outreach to municipal and county leaders and said the office has worked to broaden the message on short-term-rental concerns beyond anecdote. "We've been pushing the narrative about the plight of rural Arizona," Sensman said, describing…
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