Nancy Smith
About
Nancy Smith's campaign platform for her second term centers on critical infrastructure development, specifically improving the SR 347 highway, alongside economic development efforts to attract more industry to the city of Maricopa.
Campaign promises (1)
- infrastructureFocus on improving the SR 347 highway and attracting new industry to Maricopa during her second term.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 16
- Total speaking time
- 4:42:45
- Avg per meeting
- 17:40
- Segments
- 4965
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Top issues during term (20)
October boil-water advisory response
Non-Residential Design Guidelines (TXT 26-04)
Developers may see design costs change, though the guidelines distinguish binding code requirements from recommendations.
Food truck court rezone at Mercado and Main
No direct city cost flagged, though the owner must pay for dustproofing, electrical pedestals, restrooms, and any future rezone application.
Teen Services RFP and Youth Program Funding
No direct city funding is on the table — partnerships would use existing resources like facilities and marketing instead of grants.
83-foot stealth cell tower on Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway
Privately funded — no cost to the city.
City events strategy and Copa Cultural change
Copa Cultural's budget is reallocated rather than increased; no new funding request.
SR 347 / Casablanca intersection safety
Delay raises both the human cost of crashes and the eventual price tag of the interchange.
School Resource Officers in five district schools
The district would pay the city $1,773,377 over three years once the deal returns.
Event vendor fee disparity for service businesses
Service vendors pay $150 versus $75 for goods sellers at the three-hour event.
Mobile vending pilot program at Copper Sky
Cart costs about $5,000 and trays about $82 each; rental rates are still being set.
Advisory committee governance concerns
73-acre annexation near Anderson Road
The city picks up maintenance of a quarter-mile of existing county roadway, though staff said the annexation won't significantly strain services.
Flock Safety License Plate Reader Cameras
One speaker questioned whether camera funds could have gone to roads and sidewalks instead; exact program cost wasn't stated.
Futures Planning park priorities
Not specified; improvements will be evaluated after sports-field maintenance is complete.
city council election
A council seat can steer city spending and budget priorities, so the leaders in this race could influence what Maricopa pays for and how tax dollars get used.
Copper Sky Field House Opening and New Fees
The service was losing money for the contractor; the city won't absorb the cost of running it.
Commemorative naming for Pat Brock
Minimal — mainly sign replacement and notification costs within the established renaming process.
Data Center Development and Industrial Zoning
Casa Grande's example suggests regulating after-the-fact could expose the city to tens of millions in property rights claims.
Accessible parking enforcement
A Phoenix-style citation program could bring fine revenue into the city, per the speaker.
PHX Surf land realignment and lease
Decisions during term (143)
Recorded while Smith was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
MIN 26-64 — Approval of October 26, 2026 Meeting Minutes
CUP26-09 — Beyond Foods car wash Conditional Use Permit
ZON26-06 — Rezone 22.96 acres to General Commercial near John Wayne Parkway
Approval of Minutes from September 28, 2026 meeting (MIN 26-63)
TXT26-03 — Zoning Ordinance text revisions (Chapter 18)
ZON26-07 — Maricopa Manor rezoning at Wilson and Hathaway
CUP26-08 — 83-foot stealth cell tower near Walmart
TXT26-04 — Non-Residential Design Guidelines (1st edition)
MIN 26-63 The Commission shall approve the Minutes from the September 28, 2026, meeting.
Approval of September 23, 2026 meeting minutes (PRAC 26-50)
Consent agenda (items 7.2-7.4)
IGA 26-09 — School Resource Officers
ORD 26-16 — Mercado/Main Street rezone (ZON 26-04)
RES 26-27 — Naming of facility adjacent to City Hall
IGA 26-11 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Chandler for the purpose of enabling the Maricopa Fire/Medical Department to participate in Fire Service…
MIN 26-62 Approval of Minutes from the October 6, 2026 City Council Regular meeting. Discussion and Action.
LIQ 26-08 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action on recommending approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor License and Control regarding an application for a Series 6 liquor license submitted by applicant Andrea…
Approval of September 21, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Shuttershots Photography Contest Jurying
Consent Agenda adoption (Items 7.1-7.4)
Voting record (13)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.