Sedona faces a homelessness issue, proposing the Safe Place to Park Program as a potential solution. The initiative targets employed individuals living in vehicles due to unaffordable housing. City Council approved a zoning change to accommodate the program, aiming to preserve Sedona’s workforce until more housing is available. However, opposition has arisen, leading to a pending public vote on the matter in November. Critics fear the program’s impact on the Cultural Park’s value and potential illegal activities. Despite setbacks, proponents emphasize the program’s temporary nature and its aim to support essential workers. The referendum’s outcome will determine the fate of the initiative, impacting individuals like Jodi Jackson, who works at a Sedona laundromat and lives out of an RV.
