Wise Women - 10.14.22

Samaire Armstrong is a Sedona native, an actress, writer, director and one of few people to be certified in Classical Japanese Battlefield Training, an honor most difficult to achieve.

In 2021, Samaire finally left Hollywood and moved back home in hopes her son could now have the wholesome and loving quality of life that she had experienced in Sedona. But upon her return to Sedona, Samaire observed that the community she had grown up in had made some of its own changes—for the worse.  “We have always had tourism here, but the balance that once complemented our lives is now gone.”  Throughout the months after her return, an increasing number of long-time Sedona families and friends have encouraged Samaire to run for Mayor of Sedona.  They are looking for someone equipped to lead the fight for the necessary change in restoring balance and integrity to the Sedona they once knew.

Samaire’s love for our community and keeping it whole and vibrant for her son and future generations is what motivates her.  Without question, she is battle-tested and will fight to redirect Sedona, to protect the interests of Sedona’s residents, businesses, and sacred land.