Keep Sedona Beautiful

It was an evening that left some of us stunned, some speechless, and all of us sincerely concerned. On Wednesday, October 28th the Sedona City Council, and the attending public, heard ADOT’s presentation for the 68 lighting alternatives for West 89A.  Nineteen citizens spoke to the alternatives, asking ADOT to please consider no lights as an alternative.  John Harper, Project Manager for the Continuous Roadway Lighting Project, stated that he was there to only talk about the various lighting alternatives. No lights was an alternative he would not recognize or address.

Shaeri Richards, a Sedona resident, asked Mr. Harper directly if no lights was an option. Here is her question and the answer she got:  http://www.keepsedonabeautiful.org/Shaeri.swf

Following Ms. Richards’ questions, Sedona City Councilman Cliff Hamilton commented on the inflexibility and other concerns her had. Here’s what he said: http://www.keepsedonabeautiful.org/CliffH.swf

On Wednesday November 5 from 4 pm to 7 pm, at the Sedona Public Library, ADOT will have an Open House for the public to view and ask questions about the 89A Lighting alternatives being offered. Again, ADOT is saying that the “no lights alternative” will not be discussed.

We think the best alternative — what the majority of people want — should be discussed. Plan to show up and voice your opinion and concern to ADOT and the world that Sedona citizens demand a voice in this issue!

There will be a public demonstration to protest ADOT’s planned continuous roadway lighting from 4 pm to 7 pm at the Sedona Public Library.  It is important for people show up en masse to send a message to ADOT and the world:  Sedona doesn’t want or need continuos roadway lighting on SR 89a in West Sedona.  Our city skyline, our local economy and starry night skies will be forever changed if this plan moves forward.

Be seen and be heard this Thursday, Nov. 5th,  from 4 pm to 7 pm at the Sedona Public Library on White Bear Road just off Dry Creek Road in West Sedona.

Now, more than ever, we need your support, encouragement and work in “Preserving the Wonder!”