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City Council discusses doubling development fees

City Council Considers Doubling Development Fees to Boost Revenue

The Sedona City Council has approved a 3.6% increase in sewer fees as of August 13, signaling potential hikes in other city fees next year. Following...

Homelessness is on the rise in Maricopa. Here’s what we know

Arizona Department of Housing2 months ago

Maricopa Faces Surging Homelessness Crisis: Key Insights Revealed

On July 6, 2024, Gary Groh volunteered at the Maricopa Food Pantry. This engagement has helped him find mental reprieve and self-worth as he transitions out...

City manager ousts housing manager Shannon Boone

bureaucracy2 months ago

City Manager Fires Housing Chief Shannon Boone in Major Shake-Up

Sedona recently terminated Housing Manager Shannon Boone, whose last working day was July 3, according to the city’s official communication. The termination was attributed to Boone’s...

Council declines development agreement for affordable housing

BCT2 months ago

Council Rejects Proposal for Affordable Housing Development

The Sedona City Council has opted not to enter into a development agreement with BCT Sedona Multifamily LLC, a housing project spearheaded by philanthropist Basil Maher....

U.S. home prices hit a record high as sales fell. Here’s how housing experts explain the trends

arizona2 months ago

U.S. Home Prices Soar to Record High Amid Plummeting Sales: Experts Weigh In

U.S. median home prices hit a new high for the second consecutive month amid falling sales, per a report released this week. Potential buyers are delaying...