What is Sedona’s small town character?

Follow Henry as he walks through Sedona, stopping into local shops, chatting with neighbors, and asking a simple but meaningful question: What does our small‑town character mean to you? From baristas to gallery owners to longtime residents sweeping their front steps, each person shares a piece of what makes Sedona feel like home. As Henry listens, you see the heart of the community through the people who live it — and the values they want to protect.

Henry Silbiger for Sedona Mayor — Outrageous Sedona Staff Salaries

Henry meets with neighbors, business owners, and local workers, he explains why every department — from public works to planning to finance — deserves a fresh, honest evaluation. Not to point fingers, but to make sure our tax dollars are used wisely, our services run efficiently, and our city operates with real accountability and transparency.

This isn’t about politics. It’s about stewardship. It’s about understanding where we are, where we’re falling short, and how we can build a city government that reflects the values of the people who live here. Henry’s message is simple: Sedona deserves a government that works as hard, and as honestly, as its residents do.

Wasteful spending — Out of control costs and poor planning in Uptown Sedona, Arizona

Henry walks through Uptown Sedona and talks about concerns he’s heard from residents and business owners — from rising project costs to questions about planning and how city funds are being used. He highlights examples of wasteful spending and out‑of‑control expenses, and raises the broader issue of how better planning and oversight could help the community avoid similar problems in the future.