By Kathy Howe, Sedona resident
Brian Fultz has a “10-year plan” for Sedona.
Do you need Brian to plan your next 10 years?
His “plan” will turn Sedona into a city like Scottsdale with all the apartments, condos, cookie cutter properties, rules, regulations, and fees. Will it make Sedona better? You will be deciding on July 21 between Sedona continuing its “Nanny State” direction, or returning to Sedona’s small town community atmosphere.
What’s the difference?
A “nanny state” is a political term for a governing body whose oversight is paternal, with overprotective laws, excessive regulations, often dictating lifestyle choices and behavior, all in the name of the public welfare. The government acts paternally, assuming that the citizens do not choose as well as the government can plan. The policies can lead to endless and intrusive micro-management.
A “free enterprise” system occurs with limited government interference, allowing supply & demand, wages & rents determined by individuals, respect for private property rights, and businesses owning their risk. The government’s role is to allow individuals to make the most of their economic freedom.
Paternalism: The guiding economic philosophy that the state knows what is best for individuals and should intervene to prevent citizens from making irrational or harmful choices.
Free Enterprise: By allowing businesses and individuals to operate and compete with minimal government interference, it naturally fosters efficiency, creates jobs, and empowers entrepreneurs to offer better products at competitive prices.
Sedonans will have a choice on July 21, 2026.
If you want a “nanny state”:
Brian Fultz, Mayor
Melissa Dunn, Council
Tony Hausermann, Council
If you want a return to “free enterprise”, more economic accountability, more say in council decisions, more support for your business, reductions in fees, cooperation with developers:
Henry Silbiger, Mayor
Jean Buillet
Lita Boyd
Rich Gay
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