2026 Ballot Issues Forum

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2026 Ballot Issues Forum: Prop 400 & Prop 403

June 25th | 5:30P - 7:00P | Sedona International Film Festival Theater

Join us for the 2026 Ballot Issues Forum, a free, educational community conversation focused on two proposed measures that could shape Sedona’s future: Proposition 400 (Home Rule) and Proposition 403 (The Western Gateway Initiative / Sedona Cultural Park Preservation Act).

This unbiased forum is designed to help community members better understand the purpose, potential impacts, and perspectives surrounding each proposition ahead of the 2026 election. Attendees will hear informational presentations, learn about key considerations on both sides of the issues, and receive reliable resources to continue their own research and explore questions in greater depth.

Proposition 400 relates to Sedona’s continued use of Home Rule, which allows the city to spend the revenue it already collects under a locally approved expenditure limit rather than a restrictive state formula, the State-Imposed Expenditure Limitation (SEIL) established in 1980.

Proposition 403, the Western Gateway Initiative, a citizen-led initiative known as the Sedona Cultural Park Preservation Act, would place restrictions on development at the city-owned Western Gateway property, including prohibiting residential development and overnight camping on the site.

Whether you already have strong opinions or are simply looking to become a more informed voter, this forum aims to provide a balanced and educational overview of these important local issues.

Registration is Free - However space is limited, so please RSVP for planning purposes.

Thursday, June 25, 2026
5:30 – 7:00 PM

Sedona International Film Festival Theatre
2030 W State Route 89A
Sedona, AZ 86336

Program Agenda:

David Key, CEO & President of the Greater Sedona Chamber - Welcome Remarks

Lonnie Lillie, Sedona Lodging Council - Welcome Remarks

Ground Rules - David Key

Educational Brief on Prop 400 - City of Sedona Manager Anette Spickard & City of Sedona Mayor Holli Ploog

Pro for Prop 400 - Al Comello

Con for Prop 400 - Mike Schroeder

Educational Brief on Prop 403 - Jim Rounds, President, Rounds Consulting Group

Pro for Prop 403 - Jim Murphy

Con for Prop 403 - Richard Kepple

David Key - Closing Remarks