Arizona Record
Surprise
KS

Kevin Sartor

Mayor2025-2028

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At a glance

News mentions
2

Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
70
Total speaking time
5:49:54
Avg per meeting
5:00
Segments
8451

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Apr 2026[30]

Hollyhock Library Operations and Community Integration

Operational impacts are managed within the approved library operating budget.

high→Aug 2026[22]

Whitman Incorporation Request

Unknown impact on surrounding municipal planning areas and regional tax revenues.

high↑Jan 2025[22]

Surprise Arts and Culture Program Expansion

None directly reported, but volunteers provide vital labor support for city events.

high↑Jan 2025[21]

Library Strategic Plan and Future Expansion

None anticipated at this stage.

high↑Nov 2025[21]

Library Collection Development and Vendor Strategy

Adjustments involve reallocating existing budget lines and hiring library interns to manage new vendor transitions.

critical↓Jun 2025[16]

Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Property Tax Levies

Lowers the primary property tax rate and sets primary and secondary levies for FY2026 adoption.

critical→Feb 2026[16]

Planned ICE Detention Facility and Rinchem Chemical Safety Concerns

Potential strain on municipal water, sewer, and emergency response services without direct local revenue offsets.

medium↑Oct 2026[15]

163rd Avenue Traffic Cabinet Art Designs

None detailed in preliminary agenda materials.

high↑Aug 2026[15]

Happy Valley Road BizTech Park

Commercial development adding employment capacity and business spaces to north Surprise.

high↑Mar 2026[13]

Internal Audit Recommendations

None

high↑Jun 2026[12]

FY27 Neighborhood Grant Program Funding and Applications

Expenditures will not exceed $10,000, as funded in the adopted FY27 budget.

high↑Jan 2025[12]

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.

critical↑Jan 2025[12]

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.

high↑Feb 2025[12]

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.

high↑Sep 2025[12]

FY28 Percent for Art Plan and Public Art Projects

Funded through existing public art allocations.

high↑Feb 2025[12]

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.

high↑Aug 2025[12]

Commission Reorganization into Two Boards

None directly from the discussion, though staffing resources for two separate commissions were reviewed.

high↑Dec 2025[11]

FY25 Citywide Transportation and Roadway Improvements

Funded through city Capital Improvement Projects, regional transportation bonds, and developer-contributed infrastructure.

medium↑Feb 2026[11]

Public Works Infrastructure, Fleet, and Facility Management

Capital investment for a secondary public works facility will be evaluated in future capital improvement plans.

critical↓May 2026[11]

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

approved5-0-1Oct 1, 2026

Approval of August 20, 2026 Meeting Minutes

approved6-0Oct 1, 2026

Approval of 2027 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Calendar

approved5-0-1Oct 1, 2026

Internal Consideration and action to approve or disapprove the August 20, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes.

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 15, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 15, 2026

Asante Trails Comprehensive Sign Program Amendment

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 15, 2026

Happy Valley Road BizTech Park General Plan Amendment

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 15, 2026

Happy Valley Road BizTech Park Rezone

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 15, 2026

Carioca Shell #7 Liquor License Recommendation

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 15, 2026

First Amendment to Willow Trails Water Agreement

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 15, 2026

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.

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 15, 2026

Citywide Consideration and action to approve the 2027 City Council Meeting Schedule.

approved6-0Sep 10, 2026

Approval of August 20, 2026 Meeting Minutes

approved5-0Sep 10, 2026

Adjournment

approved6-0Sep 10, 2026

Citywide Consideration and action pertaining to the August 20, 2026 Library Advisory Commission meeting minutes. Library

approved6-0Sep 9, 2026

Approval of August 12, 2026 Meeting Minutes

approved6-0Sep 9, 2026

Citywide Consideration and action pertaining to the August 12, 2026 Veterans, Disability & Human Services Commission meeting minutes.

approvedSep 1, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

approvedSep 1, 2026

Ordinance 2026-16 (Case FS25-0750) - Surprise 160 Rezone

approvedSep 1, 2026

Ordinance 2026-15 (Case FS24-1191) - Buena Vista Ranch Rezone

approved1-0Sep 1, 2026

Ordinance 2026-10 (Case FS23-1041) - Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Zoning Text Amendment

Voting record (355)

352 yes2 no1 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

To Adjourn

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

To Approve

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

To Approve

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

To Adjourn

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

To Approve

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

To Approve

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

To Approve

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

To Approve

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Asante Trails Comprehensive Sign Program Amendment

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Happy Valley Road BizTech Park General Plan Amendment

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Happy Valley Road BizTech Park Rezone

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Carioca Shell #7 Liquor License Recommendation

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

First Amendment to Willow Trails Water Agreement

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Resolution 2026-98: Primary and Secondary Property Tax Levy

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Resolution 2026-97: Street Light Improvement District Property Tax

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

To Appoint

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

To Appoint

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

To Approve

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

To Approve

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

To Approve

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

To Appoint

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

To Approve

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

To Appoint

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

To Approve

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

To Appoint

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

To Appoint

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

To Adjourn

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

To Approve

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

To Adjourn

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Adjourn Work Session

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Ad Valorem Property Tax Levy for Marley Park CFD (Resolution MPCFD 2026-04)

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

Resolution 2026-88: Intent to Levy Primary and Secondary Property Taxes

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

Resolution 2026-89: Street Light Improvement District Levies

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

Resolution 2026-87: Fiscal Year 2027 Final Budget

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

To Approve

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

To Approve

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

To Approve

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

To Adjourn

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

To Approve

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

To Approve

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

To Approve

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

To approve

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

To Approve

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

To Approve

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

To Enter Executive Session

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

To Adjourn

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

To Adjourn

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

Adjourn Work Session

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

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