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Juliana Walter

Council shifts gears, putting Uptown garage into park … for now

After spending years planning for the Uptown Parking Garage on Forest Road, the Sedona City Council agreed to postpone the project after city staff recom­mended looking into the public’s concerns about the construction project, currently estimated to cost $16...

Uptown merchants, Sedona Parks & Rec host Safe & Fun Trick-or-Treat

Returning for the first time in two years, the city of Sedona’s Parks & Recreation Department is hosting its annual Uptown Safe & Fun Trick-or-Treat event. With Uptown merchants opening their businesses to give out treats, trick-or-treaters of all ages...

Arizona State Legislature group talks housing shortage with Verde Valley officials

Taking a nontraditional approach, the Arizona State Housing Supply Study Committee, a bipartisan group commissioned by the Arizona State Legislature, met in Sedona to discuss housing issues both in and around the Verde Valley during its tour of the...

All invited to West Sedona School carnival

Every year the West Sedona School hosts its community carnival to raise money for the Parent Teacher Association and every year it seems to be a great success. This year, the event is continuing on with Carnival Style Games and...

Sedona City Council weighs lifting city’s camping ban

With camping in Sedona becoming an increasing issue for the city and its residents, the Sedona City Council began their discussions about amending the city’s strict no-camping ordinance in favor of a looser code at their meeting on Tuesday,...

Forest Road Extension work picks up

Three years after the design was approved, the city of Sedona is just now in the midst of its long awaited extension project at Forest Road. The project will give another connection from State Route 89A to Uptown, but also...

Sedona-Oak Creek School District re-ups Yavapai College’s dual enrollment

At the last Sedona Oak Creek School District Governing Board board meeting, the SOCSD and Yavapai College entered into their dual enrollment contract again. “This is something that comes up every two years,” SOCSD Superintendent Denny Dearden said. “It’s an opportunity...

City to discuss Sedona Community Plan and Uptown parking garage at two public forums

The city is gearing up for two important public meetings to discuss upcoming projects. Community Plan The Sedona Community Plan kickoff meeting, hosted by the city of Sedona Community Development Department and the Community Plan citizen work group, is slated for...

Council’s 6-1 vote re-OKs mayor to join climate group until November

After a lot of contention around the city about the Climate Mayors Network, the Sedona City Council re-approved Mayor Sandy Moriarty’s participation in the group. Yet again, Councilwoman Holli Ploog opposed the item for a 6-1 vote total. “The reason I’m...

City of Sedona hosts a Community Plan update

The city of Sedona is only scratching the surface on its Community Plan update and so far has focused on public participation. “It’s a long game. This is one 10-year update,” Community Development Direct-or Jess McNeely said. “We’ll look back...

About Me

Juliana Walter was born and raised on the East Coast, originating from Maryland and earning her degree in Florida. After graduating from the University of Tampa, she traveled all over the West for months before settling in Sedona. She has previously covered politics, student life, sports and arts for Tampa Magazine and The Minaret. When she’s not working, you can find Juliana hiking and camping all over the Southwest. If you hear something interesting around the city, she might also find it interesting and can be contacted at jwalter@larsonnewspapers.com.
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