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Randy Keating

Councilmember2020-2028

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At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
20
Total speaking time
2:07:40
Avg per meeting
6:23
Segments
2092

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Mar 2026[48]

Axon Police Technology Contract and Surveillance Privacy

Zero cost to city taxpayers for the pilot program.

critical→Aug 2026[31]

Mass Surveillance and Automated License Plate Readers

Potential savings on data subscription fees, balanced against unknown impacts on investigative efficiency.

high→Sep 2026[25]

Emerald Center Mixed-Use Redevelopment

Generates new multi-family housing inventory and commercial vibrancy on a site vacant for 26 years.

high↑Mar 2026[22]

Code Compliance Property Abatements

The homeowner faces potential contractor and lien costs if he does not finish clearing the property himself.

critical↓Feb 2026[18]

Public Safety Oversight and Data Transparency

Implemented within existing department budgets and operational reorganizations.

high↑Apr 2026[16]

FY 2026-2027 Public Housing Agency Annual Plan and Administrative Plan

Tempe is administering over $19 million in federal housing subsidies this year, with average per-unit costs of about $1,535 and rising.

high↓Jan 2026[13]

Tenant Protections and Housing Affordability

One former participant reports more than $8,000 in obligations after her temporary assistance ended.

high↑Jan 2026[11]

Double Butte Cemetery Restoration and Pioneer Section Preservation

Initial planning-level estimates place infrastructure and roadway repairs at approximately $2.6 million to $3.5 million, excluding comprehensive historic preservation costs.

medium↑Feb 2026[11]

Residential Remodels and Additions Review

None on city funds; private property investments.

critical↑Apr 2026[11]

Proposed Special Election Sales Tax Ballot Measure

Increases local sales tax rate from 1.8% to 2.4% (50 cents per $100 spent), generating tens of millions annually.

high↑Feb 2026[11]

Tempe Transportation Plan 2050 Update

The plan serves as a non-binding policy document, with project funding determined annually through the city's capital improvement budget and federal grants.

high↑Apr 2026[11]

Transportation Overlay District Parking Requirements Update

No direct fiscal impact on city capital funds was reported.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Front Yard Trailer Parking and Neighborhood Consistency

None for the city beyond standard application processing fees.

high↓Sep 2026[10]

Aramark University Food Service Labor Dispute

Directly impacts worker wages and local economic stability for low-wage service employees.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Opioid Response Plan 2026-2029

Tempe expects to receive approximately $9.2 million over 18 years from active opioid settlements, with an estimated disbursement of $481,097 for FY2026-2027.

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Cross-ક્ત Wireless Telecommunications Facility Relocation

critical↑Nov 2026[10]

City Budget Shortfall Following Prop 424 Defeat

A $25.7 million budget shortfall will require cuts and spending reductions across city services.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Promotion of Civil Discourse and Community Respect

None.

medium↑Jul 2026[10]

storm preparedness

Proactive prep saves you from costly emergency repairs and property damage when severe storms strike.

low↑Nov 2026[10]

Indoor Vehicle Sales Expansion on Hardy Drive

There is no fiscal impact on city funds.

Decisions during term (560)

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