Councilmember· 2024-12-03 - 2028
Curtis Beard
Buckeye
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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)
Arts and Culture Plan
The plan guides future municipal spending on arts and culture initiatives.
Airport Master Plan and Future Expansion
Private investment by the developer with city-provided utility connections; land lease generates ongoing revenue with periodic CPI and market adjustments.
Monte Verde Master Plan Amendment & Housing Mix
Developer-funded traffic signal and roadway improvements at Lower Buckeye and Apache.
Teravalis master-planned community (53 sq mi, up to 130,000 homes)
A century-scale buildout that would reshape the city's tax base, infrastructure demands and school population.
The Cascade Master Planned Community Development
Generates extensive private investment and future tax revenues while requiring substantial long-term public and private infrastructure commitments.
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.
Electric Bicycle and Micromobility Regulations
Minimal administrative and signage costs associated with code enforcement.
Public Safety Equipment and Technology Enhancements
Funded through UASI grants, municipal budgets, and pre-allocated contract caps.
Merit Buckeye Cotton Gin Industrial Rezone
Generates long-term economic activity and employment opportunities for the city.
MC 85 and Rooks Retail Commercial Rezone
Will generate commercial sales tax revenue once developed.
HOLA Project Park Banners
Cloud Cap Battery Energy Storage System
Applicant estimates over $75 million in property and sales tax revenue across the project lifetime.
Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget
Raises $18,208,644 in primary property taxes at an estimated rate of $1.5568 per $100 of assessed value, and $8,107,806 in secondary property taxes at $0.6932.
North Library and Community Center Design Authorization
The project impacts capital improvement budgeting for city infrastructure.
Miller Road Street Improvement Assessments
Total potential cost recovery is $7,140,976, with individual parcel assessments ranging from $82,083 to $1,314,170, payable at development.
Telecommunications Facility Conditional Use Permit
Private investment by AT&T to improve wireless infrastructure.
2026 Legislative Priorities
State and federal policy positions impact local shared revenues and major infrastructure funding such as I-10 construction.
2025 Integrated Water Master Plan (IWMP) Update
Guides future municipal utility capital improvement expenditures and developer contributions.
water credit purchase
It costs the city over $635K upfront, which is a necessary investment to prevent costly water shortages down the road.
Youth Community Engagement and Event Planning
None reported.
Decisions during term (270)
Recorded while Beard was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of October 27, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
Merit Buckeye Cotton Gin - Rezone (PLZZ-26-0019)
MC 85 and Rooks Retail - Rezone (PLZZ-26-0009)
Approval of October 13, 2026 meeting minutes
Cloud Cap Energy Storage Rezone (PLZZ-26-0012) — recommended approval
Monte Verde Wolff Multifamily Major CMP Amendment (PLZZ-26-0010) — recommended approval
Teravalis Planned Area Development (PLZZ-25-0013) — recommended approval
Douglas Ranch Major CMP Amendment #2 (PLZZ-26-0011) — recommended approval
Approval of Minutes
Jessi Kerr Design Deferral
Robert Panzer Design Recommendation
Rosa Cruglez Design Deferral
Jennifer Geist Design Recommendation
Kelsey Phillips Design Deferral
Liz Taylor Design Deferral
HOLA Project Submissions Recommendation
Adjournment
Approval of Minutes from September 22, 2026 Regular Meeting
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Voting record (16)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Ordinance No. 17-26: Annexation of 49.617 Acres
Resolution No. 71-26: Westpark Minor General Plan Amendment
Ordinance No. 19-26: Silver Rock Community Master Plan Major Amendment
Ordinance No. 18-26: Westpark Community Master Plan Major Amendment
Resolution No. 72-26: BUHSD Real Property Exchange Agreement (Failed Continuance / Approved)
Concerned about spending on a land swap when important city streets like Miller Road need improvements.