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Curtis Beard

Councilmember2024-12-03 - 2028

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
11
Total speaking time
26:32
Avg per meeting
2:25
Segments
349

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Sep 2026[28]

Monte Verde Master Plan Amendment & Housing Mix

Generates future economic development and construction activity in the area.

high↑Jan 2026[20]

Airport Master Plan and Future Expansion

Evaluates return on investment for city funds allocated to the annual Air Fair event.

high↑May 2026[19]

Electric Bicycle and Micromobility Regulations

Minimal administrative and signage costs associated with code enforcement.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

The Cascade Master Planned Community Development

Substantial private investment in regional infrastructure, roadways, and utilities, with developer-funded improvements.

high↑Mar 2026[11]

Public Safety Equipment and Technology Enhancements

Involves grant applications totaling over $2 million and major contract expenditure authorizations reaching millions for public safety apparatus and technology.

medium↑Jan 2026[11]

Telecommunications Facility Conditional Use Permit

Private investment by AT&T to improve wireless infrastructure.

critical↑Jan 2026[11]

2025 Integrated Water Master Plan (IWMP) Update

Directs long-term capital investments and operational funding for municipal water infrastructure.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Property Maintenance Code and Enforcement Standards

Increases revenue potential from civil penalties while supporting code enforcement operations.

critical↑Apr 2026[9]

Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget

Adjusts municipal permit, license, and user fees to align with cost-recovery targets across city departments.

high↓Mar 2026[7]

Westpark and Silver Rock Master Plan Amendments and Annexation

Generates one-time permit and construction fees while increasing long-term demands for municipal services.

critical↑Apr 2026[7]

ADOT Transportation and I-10/Jackrabbit Trail Partnerships

Provides Buckeye with up to $350,000 per year for two years in staff cost reimbursements from ADOT.

medium↓Jul 2026[5]

Buckeye Mini Market Plaza Rezone

Private commercial development funded by the applicant, bringing future sales tax revenue to the city.

medium↑Oct 2026[5]

school board election

Your taxes and local school funding are directly managed by whoever wins these board seats.

high↓Apr 2026[4]

Buckeye 83 Business Park Rezone

Enhances commercial tax base and job opportunities at a major freeway intersection.

critical↓Mar 2026[3]

GFT Ready Mix Aggregate Extraction Permit

Provides local aggregate and concrete supplies to support ongoing construction and infrastructure growth in Buckeye.

critical↓Feb 2026[3]

Water and Wastewater Rate Adjustments

Modifies utility rates and service charges across residential, commercial, and institutional customer classes.

high↓Jan 2026[3]

City Transportation Safety Plan Adoption

Not to exceed $372,515 for construction.

high↓May 2026[2]

City Hall Facilities Planning

No immediate financial impact; future costs will be determined through the facilities master plan.

medium↓May 2026[2]

Downtown String Lights

The Council approved $80,000 for the design phase, significantly less than the initial $600,000 project estimate.

critical↓Jul 2026[2]

BUHSD Real Property Exchange and West-MEC Parking Agreement

Involves previously approved CIP allocations totaling $11,525,000 and a land value exchange of $15.75 million.

Decisions during term (231)

Recorded while Beard was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedOct 6, 2026

Consent Agenda

approvedOct 6, 2026

Ordinance No. 27-26: Monte Verde Community Master Plan Major Amendment

approvedOct 6, 2026

Non-Profit Community Funding Awards

approvedOct 6, 2026

Resolution No. 94-26: Water Policy Adoptions

approvedOct 6, 2026

Ordinance No. 25-26: Property Maintenance Code Adoption

approvedOct 6, 2026

Ordinance No. 15-26: E-Bike and Micromobility Traffic Regulations

approvedOct 6, 2026

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS / NEW BUSINESS

approvedOct 6, 2026

Council to take action on Ordinance No. 22-26 approving the transfer of certain rights-of-way and roadways situated at Van Buren Street west of Sun Valley Parkway, lying in the southeast quarter of Section 5 and the northeast quarter of…

approvedOct 6, 2026

Council to take action to ratify and approve the submission of a $393,500 "Certified Street Sweeper Expansion and Replacement FY2027” grant application through the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), with a grant request in the…

approvedOct 6, 2026

Council to take action to ratify and approve the submission of a $1,735,700 grant application under the “BJA FY2026 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Site-Based Program” to the Bureau of Justice Assistance through the…

approvedOct 6, 2026

Council to take action on Resolution No. 90-26 declaring as a public record that certain document on file with the City Clerk entitled the “Revised Policy 900 Time Off and Leaves;” adopting the same by reference; providing for repeal of…

approvedOct 6, 2026

Council to take action on the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Goodyear and the City of Buckeye for Emergency Communications and Dispatching Services; and authorize the City Manager to execute and deliver said Agreement and…

approvedOct 6, 2026

Council to take action on Ordinance No. 26-26 amending the Buckeye City Code by amending Chapter 8, Business Regulations, Article 8-1, Business License, Section 8-1-1, License Required; and Article 8-6, Massage Parlors, to replace the word…

approvedOct 6, 2026

Council to take action on the reallocation of $550,000 from CIP 106840 APS Brine Disposal and transfer said funds to CIP 109580 Citywide Brine Management; and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary contracts and documents for…

approvedSep 22, 2026

Approval of Minutes

approvedSep 22, 2026

Conditional Use Permit for Cell Tower (BUCKAZ0281 / PLZU-26-0001)

approvedSep 22, 2026

Elianto Major Community Master Plan Amendment (PLZZ-26-0003)

approvedSep 22, 2026

The Cascade Planned Area Development Rezoning (PLZZ-25-0014)

approvedSep 16, 2026

Approval of September 2, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes

approvedSep 8, 2026

Approval of July 28, 2026 Meeting Minutes