The Sedona City Council’s October 14 meeting agenda lists an executive session that has already drawn public attention for its vague but serious subject matter. According to the posted agenda, the council plans to meet privately “to discuss or consider the disciplining of a public officer,” citing Arizona Revised Statutes §38-431.03(A)(1) and (3). The same session will also include discussion of the employment or appointment of Richard Speer to fill the Presiding Magistrate J

The City of Sedona continues to exclude Oak Creek Chronicle, LLC from its official media distribution practices, despite repeated requests. The Chronicle has asked multiple times through the City Clerk’s office to be added to the same practices that provides local outlets with press releases, manager’s briefings, and meeting packets. To date, no acknowledgment or response has been given.

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