The State of the City

Doug Sandstrom, Buckeye’s new city manager, was approved for appointment as the city’s next permanent city manager in August 2025, after a nationwide search.

Sandstrom, who has over 25 years of experience in municipal government, most recently served as Buckeye’s deputy city manager. He previously worked in finance, infrastructure, and long-range planning roles in Surprise, Show Low, Casa Grande and Goodyear.