By Ron Eland | Red Rock News
As the largest employing industry in the Sedona area, resorts have been hit hard when it comes to the lack of available and affordable housing.
In fact, during the recent Sedona Lodging Council meeting, board president Steve Segner asked by a show a hands if anyone is at full staff. Not one hand was raised.
“How do we get people who can afford to move to the Verde Valley,” Segner asked. “We can all offer very good jobs, but if we can’t get them homes, we’re going to be in serious trouble.”
One of the many guest speakers at the meeting to give updates on various topics was Assistant City Manager and Community Development Director Karen Osburn — who will become city manager beginning March 29. Her discussion focused on the ever-increasing housing issue and the housing study that came before the Sedona City Council late last year.
