Ward 3 Council Member· November 2024 – December 2028 (month-level start: November 2024 current-term start, Ward 3 elected Nov 2024 per Charter §5.010(1) cycle; first-office date unpublished; month-level end: December 2028 per Sparks Charter §5.010(1) (seat next elected Nov 2028) and §5.100(3) (successors qualify at the first regular council meeting after the canvass); seat day unpublished)
Paul Anderson
Sparks
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 17
- Total speaking time
- 1:00:01
- Avg per meeting
- 3:32
- Segments
- 1467
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Top issues during term (14)(Development)
Regional Parks, Trails, Open Space, and Recreation District Service Plan
Financial impacts involve evaluating new funding strategies and district-wide resource allocation for regional park maintenance and capital projects.
Red Hawk Golf Course / Wingfield Springs Development Opposition
Potential impact on surrounding property values and municipal tax base.
Oddie Blvd Mixed-Use Education and Commercial Project
Generates positive economic activity and adaptive reuse of a long-vacant commercial property.
Lincoln Way Senior Apartments Phase II Affordable Housing
Conveys City-owned land for affordable housing development with structured buy-back and affordability provisions.
Attainable Housing Policy and State Funding Priorities
Allows the city to seek approximately $437,000 to $450,000 annually in state matching funds and tax reimbursements for affordable housing incentives.
Miramonte Phase 8 Residential Subdivision
Private investment by DR Horton with public infrastructure provided through developer improvements.
FY26 Regional Annual Report Endorsement
Reflects regional grant allocations including CDBG funds and affordable housing investments.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan
$1,637,764 in federal funding allocated for local community development and social services.
Pyramid Way Commercial Development and Mini-Warehouse
Adds commercial land value and construction activity to an undeveloped parcel near Sparks Galleria.
New Sparks City Hall Design Contract
The preconstruction contract commits $163,120; the full construction cost of the new City Hall has not been set.
Indoor Golf Simulator Facility at Vista Village
Private commercial investment with no direct city financial impact.
Residential Setback Deviation at 1045 Union Street
Property compliance costs borne by the property owner.
Five Ridges Villages 3 and 7 Tentative Map
Private investment by the developer with public infrastructure coordination.
Regional Planning Commission Appointment
None.
Decisions during term (13)
Recorded while Anderson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Development Agreement DA26-0002 (Silver Sage Manor)
Denial of Planned Development Handbook Amendment for Foothills at Wingfield Springs (Bill No. 2861 / Item 11.2)
Adoption of Bill No. 2857 (Kiley Ranch North Planned Development Amendment)
Miramonte Planned Development Water Infrastructure Amendment
Sparks Galleria Planned Development Amendment for Costco Fuel Station
Planned Development Handbook Amendment Denial for Foothills at Wingfield Springs (PD26-0002)
Adoption of Bill No. 2853 (306 10th Street Development Agreement)
Approval of Redevelopment Agency Agenda
Approval of Redevelopment Agency Minutes
Approval of Redevelopment Agency Claims and Bills Report
Recommendation of Approval for Development Agreement (PCN26-0002 / DA26-001)
Adoption of Bill No. 2848 (Sparks Crossing Development Standards Handbook)
Sparks Crossing Development Standards Handbook Amendment (PCN03057 / PD25-0001)
Voting record (4)(Development)
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