Jack Hastings
AZ · Surprise City Council Member, District 5
Jack Hastings is a Surprise councilmember and assistant principal at Cimarron Springs Middle School, with a master's in educational leadership. His priorities include lower college costs and training tied to local jobs.
Where Jack Hastings stands, based on their records
Supports
Government Efficiency (1 record), Public Education Quality (2 records)
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (13 records)
Track record
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 1 support
Voted to speed development approvals by moving them into an administrative process. Ordinance 2024-38 passed 6–1.
December 17, 2024Supports Government Efficiency
Source: surpriseaz.api.civicclerk.com
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 13 oppose
Moved to add $7 million for police and fire personnel and supplies. The council approved the funding 7–0.
April 7, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: surpriseaz.api.civicclerk.com
Moved to recommend up to $100,000 yearly for three years to host the Big 12 baseball championship. The tourism subcommittee approved the recommendation 3–0.
January 5, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: surpriseaz.api.civicclerk.com
Published an argument backing Dysart's school bond and extra operating funds. He urged investment in schools and school safety.
October 7, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: storageccec.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net
Moved to approve Surprise's fiscal 2026 city budget. The council approved it 7–0.
June 3, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: surpriseaz.api.civicclerk.com
Backed $76 million in added Loop 303 land costs and $2.1 million for an I-17/Loop 303 exit ramp. He voted as Surprise's mayoral proxy on the regional council.
February 26, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: azmag.gov
Voted to issue city bonds for roads and other city projects. The council approved Resolution 2024-120, 7–0.
August 6, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: surpriseaz.api.civicclerk.com
Voted to approve a $20,000 youth college scholarship program while chairing Surprise's education subcommittee. The measure passed 5–0.
February 7, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: surpriseaz.api.civicclerk.com
Voted for city funding and a land lease for Heritage's affordable senior apartments. Both agreements passed 6–0.
December 5, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: surpriseaz.api.civicclerk.com
Voted to add $4.27 million for 14 school police officers, supplies and operating costs. The funding passed 7–0.
September 5, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: surpriseaz.api.civicclerk.com
Moved to approve a loan of up to $34.98 million for water-system capacity improvements. The council approved it 7–0.
May 16, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: surpriseaz.api.civicclerk.com
Voted for Marley Park's $15.7 million community facilities district budget. The board approved it 7–0.
June 7, 2022Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: surpriseaz.api.civicclerk.com
Voted to recommend $200,000 in grants to community groups. The outreach subcommittee approved the funding list 3–0.
May 9, 2022Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: surpriseaz.api.civicclerk.com
Voted to put $13 million into public-safety pensions. Also backed $8.1 million for community projects and a police evidence facility; both measures passed 7–0.
December 15, 2020Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: surpriseaz.api.civicclerk.com
Track record — Public Education Quality
Public Education Quality · 2 support
Published an argument backing Dysart's school bond and extra operating funds. He urged investment in schools and school safety.
October 7, 2025Supports Public Education Quality
Source: storageccec.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net
Voted to approve a $20,000 youth college scholarship program while chairing Surprise's education subcommittee. The measure passed 5–0.
February 7, 2024Supports Public Education Quality
Source: surpriseaz.api.civicclerk.com
Track record — General
General · 22 records
Criticized the lack of safeguards for license-plate cameras after Surprise suspended their use.
August 13, 2026
Source: arizonadailyindependent.com
Worked as assistant principal at Cimarron Springs Middle School after teaching civics at Valley Vista High School.
May 7, 2026
Source: aol.com
Voted to send a letter asking DHS to follow state and city rules at its Surprise warehouse. The motion passed 7–0.
May 5, 2026
Source: surpriseaz.api.civicclerk.com
Voted against asking DHS for its plans for a Surprise warehouse. The letter passed 5–1.
February 11, 2026
Source: surpriseaz.api.civicclerk.com
Voted for a resolution opposing BNSF's rezoning request. Resolution 2025-98 passed 7–0.
October 7, 2025
Source: surpriseaz.api.civicclerk.com
Voted to lower the initial city business-license fee. The council approved Resolution 2025-116, 7–0.
September 16, 2025
Source: surpriseaz.api.civicclerk.com
Was elected Surprise's vice mayor.
January 21, 2025
Source: surpriseaz.api.civicclerk.com
Moved to allow extra homes on single-family lots under new state rules. The council approved Ordinance 2024-43, 7–0.
December 17, 2024
Source: surpriseaz.api.civicclerk.com
Moved to repeal a rule barring public complaints against city staff and councilmembers during meetings. The motion passed 7–0.
September 17, 2024
Source: surpriseaz.api.civicclerk.com
Endorsed Kevin Sartor for Surprise mayor, according to Arizona Republic's July 13, 2024 report.
July 13, 2024
Source: yahoo.com
Moved to set Surprise's main property-tax rate at $0.5693 per $100 of assessed value. The council approved it 7–0.
June 18, 2024
Source: surpriseaz.api.civicclerk.com
Moved to release an outside investigation of Councilmember Aly Cline, then moved to censure her. Both motions passed 5–1.
June 18, 2024
Source: surpriseaz.api.civicclerk.com
Voted against raising Surprise's sales tax. Ordinance 2024-09 passed 6–1, with Hastings casting the only no vote.
June 4, 2024
Source: surpriseaz.api.civicclerk.com
Voted against starting the process to raise water, wastewater and trash rates. The notice and hearing proposal passed 6–1.
January 16, 2024
Source: surpriseaz.api.civicclerk.com
Worked as a West Point Elementary academic intervention specialist and earned a master's in educational leadership. He also served on a joint planning advisory council.
December 14, 2023
Source: content.civicplus.com
Voted to create city library and transportation departments. The council approved the change 7–0.
December 6, 2022
Source: surpriseaz.api.civicclerk.com
Voted against the Truman Ranch Marketplace development plan. The council approved Ordinance 2022-18, 4–3.
August 16, 2022
Source: surpriseaz.api.civicclerk.com
Voted to change 11 acres in Surprise Farms from commercial use to high-density housing. Ordinance 2022-06 passed 7–0.
March 1, 2022
Source: surpriseaz.api.civicclerk.com
Voted for limits on recreational marijuana businesses and use on city property. The council approved Ordinance 2020-37, 7–0.
November 17, 2020
Source: surpriseaz.api.civicclerk.com
Was sworn in as Surprise's District 5 councilmember.
November 3, 2020
Source: surpriseaz.api.civicclerk.com
Served as vice chair of Surprise's arts commission and helped with its community arts survey.
January 7, 2019
Source: surpriseaz.api.civicclerk.com
Was appointed to Surprise's Arts and Cultural Advisory Commission.
September 19, 2017
Source: surpriseaz.api.civicclerk.com
Track record — Candidate Ethics
Candidate Ethics · 1 record
Was removed from Surprise's arts commission by a 4–2 council vote after a conduct complaint. He disputed the claims.
April 21, 2020
Source: surpriseaz.api.civicclerk.com
Past races Jack Hastings ran in:
- Maricopa County Community College District Governing Board Member, District 4 · November 3, 2026 · Maricopa County, Arizona
- Maricopa County Community College District Governing Board Member, District 4 · November 3, 2026 · Maricopa County Community College District 4
- Surprise City Council Member · July 21, 2026 · Surprise city, Arizona