Action Groups
The Action Groups are designed to research and communicate information regarding what actions might be necessary going forward. We are asking members from all the political groups in the Sedona/Verde Valley to join an Action Group by contacting one of the group leaders. Contributing your ideas and volunteering will help them as they formulate and carry out their goals.
Immigration
Align with local churches, schools, grassroots orgs, and governments to provide education and guidance on available resources for families and children
Leaders:
Lori Lagorio, Jen Myhre and Mariann Leahy
lorila01@hotmail.com (928) 301-5225
sedonaleahy@gmail.com (928) 274-1628
LGBTQ+
Helping vulnerable communities, align with local churches, coordinate with other orgs, local governments, school boards to define key issues and actions. Book bans, bathroom bans, etc.
Leader:
Liz Harris liz-harris-999@outlook.com (510) 541-9424
Climate Change/Sustainability
Focus on local environmental challenges
Monitor our Town Government, School Boards and media to advocate for increased clean energy use, heat mitigation strategies, clean air and water conservation. Track and respond to the AZ Corporation Commission’s decisions that affect water and electric use rates. Build resiliency with KSB, Friends of the Verde River, Arizona Climate Action Coalition, Yavapai Solar Advocacy on the key issues of water, air quality and rising heat levels.
Leader:
Peggy Chaikin peggychaikin@gmail.com (928) 821-1529
Candidate Recruitment and Support Local/State Officials
Research new candidates for local/state office in 2026, follow campaigns, and support elected officials.
Leaders:
Llama Habern & Julie Fernatt Indivisibleccc@gmail.com (928) 642-4845
Messaging: Information/Disinformation
Combatting misinformation, amplify our successes, counterbalance the effects of GOP messaging, identify communication channels: social media, digital publications, signage, educational materials, etc. Deploy a plan to support each of the work groups outlined. Define potential fundraising for signage.
Leaders:
Andrea Christelle and Matt Goodwin
andrea@sedonaphilosophy.com (928) 274-8737
Community Service Group
This group will be working to find a way to oppose some of the entries in Project 2025. It is a small, select group creating a path forward.
There is a second component to this group They will be ready to offer “quick action assistance” if food is needed to assist groups such as Meals on Wheels, school lunches or homeless shelters if needed. This component will need a plethora of volunteers available for “immediate actions”.
Leader:
Laura Masters lauramasters1@outlook.com (602) 684-1054
Healthcare
Medicare, Medicaid, Affordable Health
Leader:
Laura Masters lauramasters1@outlook.com (602) 684-1054
Veterans
Together we will reach out and help the veterans in the Verde Valley as federal cuts continue to affect their community.
Leader:
Denis Hutchison actionsedona@gmail.com (928) 821-2454
Education
Education Action Group will be reaching out to support area schools that are affected by any Executive orders regarding the U.S. Department of Education. They will be following Save Our Schools and working on how best to serve our public schools.
Leader:
Pat Cochran pat.cochran7078@gmail.com (928) 600-4915