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Councilmember· 2022-11-15 - 2026

Patrick HagEstad

Buckeye

About

Patrick HagEstad's campaign focuses primarily on managing Buckeye's rapid growth responsibly, with a specific emphasis on securing and addressing water resources to support sustainable development.

Campaign promises (1)

  • infrastructure
    He campaigned on addressing water supply issues in relation to rampant growth in the city.

At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
4
Total speaking time
11:03
Avg per meeting
2:46
Segments
183

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Filtered to Development

Top issues during term (16)(Development)

high↑Jan 2026[24]

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.

critical↑Oct 2026[15]

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.

critical→Sep 2026[14]

The Cascade Master Planned Community Development

Generates extensive private investment and future tax revenues while requiring substantial long-term public and private infrastructure commitments.

high↑Nov 2026[10]

Merit Buckeye Cotton Gin Industrial Rezone

Generates long-term economic activity and employment opportunities for the city.

high↑Feb 2024[5]

planned development vote

Property values and local tax revenues could shift, though the exact costs and infrastructure upgrades tied to the new build are still unfolding.

high↓Oct 2026[5]

Property Maintenance Code and Enforcement Standards

Increases revenue potential from civil penalties while supporting code enforcement operations.

high↓Jul 2026[2]

10-Year General Plan Update Kickoff

Involves future expenditure for a planning consultant contract.

high↓May 2026[2]

City Hall Facilities Planning

No immediate financial impact; future costs will be determined through the facilities master plan.

medium↓May 2026[2]

Downtown String Lights

The Council approved $80,000 for the design phase, significantly less than the initial $600,000 project estimate.

critical↓Jul 2026[2]

BUHSD Real Property Exchange and West-MEC Parking Agreement

Involves previously approved CIP allocations totaling $11,525,000 and a land value exchange of $15.75 million.

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

Sundance Master Plan Amendment for Affordable Multi-Family Housing

Funded in part by state housing authorities with 30-year rent restrictions for households earning 60% of the median income.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Grand View Buckeye Master Plan and Annexation

The development agreement provides for tax revenue-based reimbursements for regional water, sewer, and public safety infrastructure once revenues exceed $10 million.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Five-Year Consolidated Plan

Brings approximately $500,000 annually in direct federal funding for local housing and infrastructure needs.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Project H2O Stipulation Modification for Data Centers

Future private investment and potential job creation through industrial and tech campus development.

critical↓Mar 2026[1]

GFT Ready Mix Aggregate Extraction Permit

Provides local aggregate and concrete supplies to support ongoing construction and infrastructure growth in Buckeye.

medium↓Nov 2022[0]

hospital development

This healthcare boom is expected to create local jobs and pump serious money into the Buckeye economy.

Decisions during term (15)

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

approvedOct 27, 2026

Teravalis Planned Area Development (PLZZ-25-0013) — recommended approval

approvedSep 22, 2026

The Cascade Planned Area Development Rezoning (PLZZ-25-0014)

approved7-0Jun 16, 2026

Council to take action on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Buckeye and the Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce relating to economic development services; authorizing the City Manager to execute and deliver said MOU…

approved7-0May 5, 2026

Resolution No. 38-26: Development Services, Public Works, and Airport Fees

approved7-0May 5, 2026

Council to take action on Resolution No. 43-26 accepting a Petition for enlarging MID-2019-005 to include Westpark Phase II Parcel 7N development...

approved7-0May 5, 2026

Council to take action on Ordinance No. 12-26 amending Chapter 20, Off-Site Construction Improvement Requirements for Property Development, by repealing Section 20-13, Scalloped Street Assessments...

approved7-0Apr 21, 2026

Council to take action on the Water Development Impact Fee Credit Agreement for Ventana Ranch Phase I Well No. 1 Improvements between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and Lennar Arizona, LLC, an Arizona limited…

approved6-0Apr 7, 2026

Ordinance No. 08-26, 09-26, and 10-26: Grand View Annexation, CMP Rezoning, and Development Agreement

approved6-0Apr 7, 2026

Council to take action to ratify and approve the submission of a $25,000,000 US Department of Transportation Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant Program application for design and construction of Watson Road…

approved7-0Feb 3, 2026

Economic Development Catalyst Program Funding

approved5-0Jan 20, 2026

Resolution No. 15-26: Vermillion Development Airport Hangar Project

approved5-0Jan 20, 2026

Council to take action on Resolution No. 13-26 approving the Development Agreement between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation and Pulte Home Company, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company relating to the provision of…

approved7-0Jan 6, 2026

Council to take action on Delivery Order No. 13 to the Job Order Contract (No. 2025081) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and M.R. Tanner Development and Construction, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company,…

approved7-0Jan 6, 2026

Council to take action on Resolution No. 08-26 approving the Development Agreement with Pulte Home Company, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company related to the acquisition of resources and provision of water services within the…

approved7-0Jan 6, 2026

Council to take action on Resolution No. 09-26 approving Amendment No. 1 to the Wagner Wash Underground Storage Facility - Permitting and Operation Development Agreement dated February 20, 2024 between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona…

Voting record (0)(Development)

No votes found matching Development.