Sedona, Arizona – Sure enough, of the many calendars that are typically handed out before the end of the year, at least a few pages are turned on. Not only have we changed the calendar, but in just a few days, January will be history.

Even under the stressful conditions associated with the projected economic uncertainty, City Council members are enthusiastic about addressing both new and old issues with vitality and vitality. For the record, our City Council is made up of Mayor Scott Jabrough, Deputy Mayor Holly Plogue, and City Council Members Jessica Williamson, Melissa Dunn, Brian Fultz, Pete Furman, and Kathy Kinsella. increase.

Just for fun, let’s rewrite the lyrics to a song that most, if not all of us, are familiar with. alphabet song Applying this to the Sedona City Council, one possible version looks like this:

A – Yes.

B – You are believable.

C – You are committed to the work.

D – You are dedicated.

E – You are energetic.

F – Facing a friend or foe.

G – You look good to us.

H – Hero of all our books.

I – Of course, I create icons in my own way.

J – Fun people.

K – kind individual;

L – Listen while you hope and pray.

M,N,O,P We could go on all day.

Q, R, S, T Alphabetically, everything is fine.

U – Do you have the best plan?

V – Has there been a change in your effective hand?

W, X, Y, Z.

It’s fun to travel with words that seem to be conveyed, and thoughts that resonate with the heart that may not be conveyed!

*Variations of the above may include: W – Smiles almost all the time. X – Your seat was on the ballot. Y – Only you can answer it. Z – Even if you let us down, if you don’t perform, it’s definitely Zippo!

Now, if anyone happens to read this particular interpretation of the Alphabet Song of 1835 and finds it a little too flattering, offered below is another one that may seem more appealing. version.

Alphabet Song (Version #2)

A – You are a nuisance.

B – Slightly boring.

C – Sometimes even CAUSTIC.

D – looks discreet;

E – and selfish;

F – Let some of us fail again.

G – You look tough to us.

H – Have you ever missed a bus?

Me – Are you stuck in your little outer space?

J – Join the real world.

K – Keep level heading.

L – Leave a special favor on the door.

M, N, O, P – we could go on all day.

Q, R, S, T Alphabetically, you’ll be fine.

U – YOU do not respect “things”

V – Vote for lots of fluff.

W, X, Y, Z.

It’s fun to travel with words that seem to be conveyed, and thoughts that resonate with the heart that may not be conveyed!

So you have it. His two versions of the Alphabet Song dedicated to all past and present Sedona City Council members.

But it would be unfair to dismiss all candidates, winners and losers, from going through the process and acknowledging the courage and dedication necessary to run for city council. The time and effort put into attending shows a dedication that many do not possess.

Isn’t it fair to wish this new year of 2023, and many more years to come, bring good luck to the city of Sedona?

Happy new year!