The Sedona City Council has paused a program that uses automated cameras to collect the license plate numbers and vehicle data from cars in the city.
The decision came after a strong public backlash.
Sedona installed 11 cameras owned and operated by Flock Safety two months ago.
But during a special session last week, some council members said they were concerned over data privacy, and whether information would be used by federal law enforcement agencies.
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A new 650-megawatt solar energy facility will be built in Navajo County. The Cygnus Solar Project is expected to begin construction in 2027 and is estimated to generate $20 million for neighboring communities.
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