I would LOVE to see the other side to this story. We had vacation rentals here in Sedona for years--our homes were the nicest in the neighborhood, the tenants were great (and wouldn't have come to Sedona without this accomodation option--look at the internet to see just how pervasive this vacation option is around the world), and we thoroughly enjoyed sharing this wonderful place with others. Contrary to the very backward and ill informed opinion of the mayor and some council members, these aren't all rented by money hungry "outsiders." In fact, we lost money annually on the properties, but counted on the appreciation of the properties that we improved every year until we sold them. 
 
Like it or not, this is a tourist destination, and Sedona's stance (including that of your newspaper)on tourism will result long term in a lower living standard for everyone who lives here. We should be competing for tourism dollars, not retreating from them. An intelligent, fact-based approach is needed, and I would like to hope that those in the news industry would attempt to look at all sides of this story and the consequences of "sensationalist" views on the issue. Friends of mine from other states who have followed this consistently coment on how "backward" the thinking is, and how Red Rock News has drummed up an issue (beginning with the elections last year), that will ultimately drag the economy down.  
 
Finally, how ironic that your online poll shows overwhelming support for short term vacation rentals, but your reporting has all but ignored this "silent majority." Please consider stepping up your reporting a notch or two and look at the issue in depth and with more insight. Your readers would benefit greatly by a more thoughtful approach. 
 
Thanks.