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…
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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 »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 »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. – 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,…
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