Jack Hastings
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 18
- Total speaking time
- 34:21
- Avg per meeting
- 1:55
- Segments
- 893
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Top issues during term (20)
Hollyhock Library Operations and Community Integration
Operational impacts are managed within the approved library operating budget.
Whitman Incorporation Request
Unknown impact on surrounding municipal planning areas and regional tax revenues.
Surprise Arts and Culture Program Expansion
None directly reported, but volunteers provide vital labor support for city events.
Library Strategic Plan and Future Expansion
None anticipated at this stage.
Library Collection Development and Vendor Strategy
Adjustments involve reallocating existing budget lines and hiring library interns to manage new vendor transitions.
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Property Tax Levies
Lowers the primary property tax rate and sets primary and secondary levies for FY2026 adoption.
Planned ICE Detention Facility and Rinchem Chemical Safety Concerns
Potential strain on municipal water, sewer, and emergency response services without direct local revenue offsets.
163rd Avenue Traffic Cabinet Art Designs
None detailed in preliminary agenda materials.
Happy Valley Road BizTech Park
Commercial development adding employment capacity and business spaces to north Surprise.
Internal Audit Recommendations
None
FY27 Neighborhood Grant Program Funding and Applications
Expenditures will not exceed $10,000, as funded in the adopted FY27 budget.
Surprise Public Library FY26 Budget and FY27 Outlook
The Surprise Public Library System operated within its approved general fund budget, utilizing 98.5% of its operational funds in FY25, while securing approved budget packages for utilities, inflation, and IT security in FY26.
FY2026 Financial Status and Personnel Vacancy Savings
The budget sets the operational and capital spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year, impacting future city services and capital improvement projects.
FY26 Community Development Department Overview and Growth Trends
Department generated approximately $15.9 million in revenue through permit fees, administrative fees, plan reviews, and entitlement fees during fiscal year 26.
FY28 Percent for Art Plan and Public Art Projects
Funded through existing public art allocations.
West Valley Regional Chamber Partnership & Small Business Support
The lease costs approximately $174,000 annually, which includes triple net expenses, with a 3% annual escalator.
Commission Reorganization into Two Boards
None directly from the discussion, though staffing resources for two separate commissions were reviewed.
FY25 Citywide Transportation and Roadway Improvements
Funded through city Capital Improvement Projects, regional transportation bonds, and developer-contributed infrastructure.
Public Works Infrastructure, Fleet, and Facility Management
Capital investment for a secondary public works facility will be evaluated in future capital improvement plans.
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Setbacks and Regulations
Impacting future commercial property tax revenues and high-tech job growth in the West Valley.
Decisions during term (386)
Recorded while Hastings was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of August 20, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Approval of 2027 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Calendar
Internal Consideration and action to approve or disapprove the August 20, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes.
Consent Agenda Approval
Asante Trails Comprehensive Sign Program Amendment
Happy Valley Road BizTech Park General Plan Amendment
Happy Valley Road BizTech Park Rezone
Carioca Shell #7 Liquor License Recommendation
First Amendment to Willow Trails Water Agreement
Citywide Consideration and action to approve the minutes of the August 25, 2026, City Council Retreat and the September 1, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting.
Citywide Consideration and action to approve the 2027 City Council Meeting Schedule.
Approval of August 20, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Adjournment
Citywide Consideration and action pertaining to the August 20, 2026 Library Advisory Commission meeting minutes. Library
Approval of August 12, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Citywide Consideration and action pertaining to the August 12, 2026 Veterans, Disability & Human Services Commission meeting minutes.
Consent Agenda Approval
Ordinance 2026-16 (Case FS25-0750) - Surprise 160 Rezone
Ordinance 2026-15 (Case FS24-1191) - Buena Vista Ranch Rezone
Ordinance 2026-10 (Case FS23-1041) - Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Zoning Text Amendment
Voting record (335)
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