Buckeye's City Manager is responsible for the proper administration of all of the city’s daily operations and for implementing the council’s policies. This office also ensures that the work of all departments aligns with the city’s goals to produce efficient, high-quality customer service and sound fiscal management. 

Doug Sandstrom, City Manager

Email: dsandstrom@buckeyeaz.gov

Mr. Sandstrom has over 30 years of municipal government experience that includes finance, strategic planning, water infrastructure, CIP, budget, long-range financial forecasting and public/private partnerships. He is also dedicated to open, transparent communication giving him strong, collaborative leadership skills.

He has worked for several cities throughout Arizona for over 20 years with many of those years in the fast-growing West Valley cities of Buckeye, Surprise and Goodyear. A few of his recent accomplishments in Buckeye include successfully leading the passage of the GO Bond effort, updating Buckeye’s Strategic Plan, collaborating with developers on updated Impact Fees and fostering relationships with labor associations.

Sandstrom has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from St. Cloud State University and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. He is an ICMA credentialed City Manager and an active member in the Government Finance Officers Associations, the International City Manager’s Association and currently serves as the President of the Arizona Municipal Risk Retention Pool.

Additional Contact

Christa Lancaster, Assistant to the City Manager
Phone: 623-349-6991
Email: clancaster@buckeyeaz.gov