Jean Buillet

Arts / Culture I support expanding access to existing venues, encouraging broader use of community facilities, and strategically supporting arts organizations until they become self-sustaining. Infrastructure / Transportation Infrastructure planning should focus on resident mobility, emergency access, and practical congestion relief — including connector roads, alternate routes, and policies that do not penalize locals for living here. Our infrastructure decisions must prioritize safety, reliability, and everyday usability for the people who live here. Economy An over-reliance on high-volume, low-spend day-trip tourism has contributed to congestion, trash, and wear on infrastructure without delivering proportional benefits to residents or local businesses. I believe Sedona should refocus on sustainable tourism that generates meaningful sales tax revenue without forcing residents to live with constant congestion, overcrowding, and declining quality of life. Taxes / Budget Public dollars should not be tied up in speculative construction projects with escalating costs or unclear benefits. If the City is generating revenue from millions of visitors each year, residents should see tangible benefits — investments that improve daily life, infrastructure, and community amenities. Instead the City is saddling residents with long-term debt imposed without their consent. Infrastructure / Transportation Sedona should simplify regulations, reduce unnecessary fees, and restore predictability to City Code enforcement. The City should support local businesses instead of trying to attract large national developers or transform Sedona into a city it was never meant to be.