Surprise, AZ (September 22, 2021) In coordination with their selected third-party recruiter, Surprise City Council is postponing the recruitment for the next city manager.
“Our current City Manager Mike Frazier is not retiring until after the new year, so our council has some time to explore all our options,” said Mayor Skip Hall.
City Council wishes to thank all applicants that applied for the position.
Surprise, AZ (August 15, 2022) The City of Surprise Parks & Recreation Department is now accepting team registrations for Fall Adult Co-Ed and Men’s Softball League Divisions, Co-Ed and Women’s Kickball, Adult Basketball, Co-Ed Indoor Volleyball, and Adult Flag Football.
City of Surprise Xeriscape Demonstration Garden now open
The City of Surprise Xeriscape Demonstration Garden is officially open for the public to enjoy. The new one-acre garden is available for public viewing from sunrise to sunset seven days a week and is conveniently located on the Surprise City Hall campus at 16000 N. Civic Center Plaza, just west of West Valley Arts HQ .
Surprise, AZ (June 16, 2022) The City of Surprise has launched a revamped City website with a new look and feel!
The website features a modern design and reorganized menus that increase your ability to navigate across the website.
Surprise Police introduce online crime reporting option for property crimes
Surprise, AZ (June 28, 2022) The Surprise Police Department has partnered with LexisNexis® Coplogic to provide an online crime reporting option for victims of property crimes. The online option allows someone to make a report about certain property crimes, such as stolen items, much quicker than requesting an officer to take a report in-person. It also allows officers to stay on patrol and respond to emergencies.
Surprise, AZ (July 5, 2022) Surprise has launched an online performance dashboard that puts City data at your fingertips!
Surprise, AZ (June 27, 2022) The City of Surprise is asking residents for help designing our third City pool. City Council has earmarked funding to build a pool that will support all levels of competitive swimming in our community and provide a place to relax and cool off. The location and design have yet to be determined, so we want your input!
The start date for the maintenance of the palm trees within the city’s Bell Road medians has been delayed. The work will now occur August 8-19 during the overnight hours. Temporary inside lane restrictions are expected between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. These will be moving restrictions as crews work from Grand Avenue to the western city limits.
The new dashboard monitors the effectiveness of City programs and services to ensure we are aligned with the City Council Strategic Plan. Our goal is to be successful within the five Council priorities:
Surprise, AZ (July 27, 2022) – The Maricopa County Elections Department is expected to post the City of Surprise August 2 Primary Election results approximately after 8
Surprise, AZ (July 1, 2022) Surprise City Council approved funding to support the Neighborhood Grant Program that provides eligible neighborhoods with small grants to fund neighborhood events, functions or community improvements.
When in doubt, the law favors open meetings
This was my questions to the city attorney of Surprise, “Are the committees and subcommittees meetings open to the public ? How, when and where do these committees receive the agenda’s on what information or reconmendations the city councils wants “?
He cannot answer the questions so I am asking our Mayor Skip Hall.
Surprise, AZ (August 31, 2021) Work to trim palm trees in the medians on Bell Road, Litchfield Road to 183rd Avenue, will require single lane restrictions beginning Tuesday, August 31 thru Monday, September 13.
Work hours are 8 p.m. – 6 a.m., Monday through Friday.
Surprise, AZ (August 30, 2021) City of Surprise administrative offices will be closed Monday, September 6 due to Labor Day.
Also due to the holiday, City of Surprise trash customers ONLY are reminded there will be a modified collection schedule that week that will postpone collection by one day. There will be no service Monday. Collection will resume on Tuesday, September 7.
Surprise, AZ (September 1, 2021) Surprise Parks and Recreation is now accepting entries from clubs, organizations, groups and residents who want to participate in the city’s 5th Annual Veterans Day Parade and honor those who have bravely served our country. The parade will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, November 11, and will run along Bullard Avenue between Paradise and Tierra Buena lanes. |
The City of Surprise interpentation of Opinion 183-050……………….The Arizona Attorney General in published Opinion I83-050 (1983), concluded that this provision extends to not only current appointees, but permits a governing body to interview and discuss/evaluate applicants for appointment even though the applicant may not be currently employed by the public body.
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Surprise, AZ (August 27, 2021) Surprise is excited for the return of the annual Surprise Fiesta Grande – in-person!
The Surprise Fiesta Grande street festival celebrates the city’s cultural heritage and features mariachi music, a piñata plaza, games, food, music, dancing, kids’ zone, classic car show, live entertainment and more.
The celebration will be held on Saturday, October 9 from 5 – 10 p.m. at the Villanueva Recreation Complex, located at 15660 N. Hollyhock Street in the Grand Avenue corridor.
The City of Surprise is currently accepting applications for the following Board/Commissions. All Board/Commission positions are voluntary and you must reside in the City of Surprise.
Surprise, AZ (August 26, 2021) Surprise residents looking to prune your landscape or clean out your garage – it’s the perfect time! Take advantage of the Residential Waste Cleanup Event on Saturday, September 11.
Surprise residents can drop off up to 2,000 pounds of non-hazardous, residential waste free-of-charge at the Northwest Regional Landfill, 19401 W. Deer Valley Rd., from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is a limit of one load per household.
Surprise, AZ (August 26, 2021) Looking to “fall” into the arts in the next couple of months? You can find amazing arts and cultural events – from theater performances to poetry readings here in Surprise. Check out what’s coming up, and mark your calendar to attend!
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Surprise, AZ (August 12, 2021) The city of Surprise will hold a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 8:30 a.m.
Surprise, AZ (August 9, 2021) The Surprise Parks & Recreation department will soon begin accepting registrations for Fall Adult Co-Ed and Men’s Softball League Divisions, Co-Ed and Women’s Kickball, Men’s Basketball, Co-Ed Indoor Volleyball, and Adult Flag Football.
Weather Alert
Excessive Heat Warning issued August 25 at 12:56PM MST until August 27 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix
Surprise, AZ (August 16, 2021) The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation today announced a Tier 1 shortage for Colorado River operations for 2022, meaning less water supplies available to Arizona. See the announcement, here. Due to Arizona’s priority system, our city supplies will not experience a reduction. This shortage declaration does not mean a shortage at your tap. See the response from Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) and the Central Arizona Project (CAP), here.
Surprise, AZ (August 17, 2021) The City of Surprise is recruiting new members for the Surprise Youth Justice Project (SYJP). SYJP is comprised of high school students committed to increasing the availability of restorative justice opportunities for young people.
Surprise, AZ (August 25, 2021) Cactus Road is closed just east of 175th Avenue due to a sinkhole in the westbound lane of the roadway.
Surprise, AZ (August 19, 2021) The City of Surprise presents the return of Sunday in the Park events in September, October and November!
The first event in the series is happening September 19 and will feature live music by Music II Muzic, various food trucks, an assortment of beer and wine, and family-friendly entertainment such as bounce houses, face painting, a trackless train and more!
There is a hard closure of Cactus Road from west of the Legacy Traditional School entrance to 175th Ave; and a soft closure, allowing local traffic only, from the school entrance to the west side of the Cactus Road and Cotton Lane intersection.
The roadway is estimated to remain closed for one week until repairs are complete.
Surprise, AZ (August 16, 2021) The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation today announced a Tier 1 shortage for Colorado River operations for 2022, meaning less water supplies available to Arizona. See the announcement, here. Due to Arizona’s priority system, our city supplies will not experience a reduction. This shortage declaration does not mean a shortage at your tap. See the response from Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) and the Central Arizona Project (CAP), here.
Surprise, AZ (August 23, 2021) Surprise is currently seeking event exhibitors and sponsors for the 2021 SciTech event that will take place from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 6, 2021, in the Surprise City Hall Courtyard, 16000 N. Civic Center Plaza.
Surprise, AZ (August 25, 2021) Surprise voters will be asked to approve a franchise extension with EPCOR Water in the November 2021 election, and voters must register by October 4 to cast a ballot.
EPCOR is one of six water providers in the city of Surprise, and this election will not change EPCOR’s service area. Approval would allow EPCOR to construct, maintain and operate a potable water delivery system and a wastewater collection, treatment and disposal system throughout the city public rights-of-way. The franchise does not grant authority to change your utility rate.
Surprise, AZ (June 16, 2021) Surprise City Council voted at their June 15 meeting to reappoint Surprise City Court Presiding Judge Louis Frank Dominguez and Associate Judge Catherine A. Gaudreau to new four-year terms beginning July 1, 2021.
Surprise, AZ (June 15, 2021) Mayor Skip Hall, proclaimed June 13-19 as Monsoon Awareness Week in Surprise during tonight’s Regular City Council Meeting and encouraged residents to be prepared for severe weather during the unpredictable season.
Surprise, AZ (June 14, 2021) A traffic pattern change is coming to two intersections of 175th Avenue in Surprise. Four-way stops will be added at Surprise Farms Loop North and Surprise Farms Loop South on Monday, June 28.
In partnership with the Arizona Coalition for Military Families (ACMF), Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services, Northern Arizona University (NAU), Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation, and Rio Salado Community College, the City of Surprise is proud to offer the West Valley Military and Veteran Success Center a new home within the Surprise Resource Center at the AZ TechCelerator Campus, located at 12425 W. Bell Road, Suite 124. The center includes a variety of military and veteran support services and resources, made possible by the generous support of partner organizations and all West Valley cities.
Surprise, AZ (April 16, 2021) City Manager Mike Frazier’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Recommended Budget,
Surprise, AZ (July 6, 2021) Surprise Parks & Recreation Department is now registering for youth soccer, tee-ball, baseball, softball and volleyball leagues as well as sports skill classes and camps. Youth pickleball and tennis programs are also available. Regular registration for our 2021 Fall Sports leagues, camps and classes runs today through July 23. Late registration begins July 26…………….For more information, please call 623.222.2000 or visit surpriseaz.gov/recreation.
If congress can pay farmers not to raise crops, why can’t we pay congress not to raise taxes?
Maybe this country would not be in such a mess today if the Indians had adopted more stringent immigration laws.
If the law of supply and demand is responsible for existing prices it ought to be repealed.
We fight for freedom and then start making laws to get rid of it.
Nothing makes a man the boss of his house like living alone.
The City of Surprise cannot give us a map of the Saguaro Acres Community Facility District or how many acres it contains. They must have the answers.
When the Town of Surprise incorporated in 1960 the population was one thousand five hundred and seventy-four ( 1,574 ), as of April 1, 1960.
Qualified Report: The auditor concludes that most matters have been dealt with adequately, except for a few issues.
Unqualified Report: The auditors conclude that the financial statements of your business presents fairly its affairs in all material aspects.
We have to balance our political, professional and personal life.
At the January 21, 1988 special meeting of the common council of the town of Surprise I was reappointed to serve on the planning and zoning commision.
I was recognized by The National League of Cities for achieving the Bronze level in its Certificate of Achievement in Leadership program
I was a first season ticket holder for our game between the Kansas City Royals and the Texas Rangers in 2003.
AG says county breaking law by withholding election materials
Maricopa County is breaking the law by refusing to provide the materials demanded by the state Senate, Attorney General Mark Brnovich concluded August 26.
PHOENIX — Governor Doug Ducey today announced the appointment of Sarah Rose Pirzada as the State of Arizona’s newest Chief Operating Officer, overseeing all state agency operations and managing the Governor’s cabinet.
Governor Ducey Assesses Flood Damage In Gila Bend
Governor Ducey Appoints Megan A. McCoy To The Mohave County Superior Court.Governor Ducey Appoints Christina Spurlock As Mohave County Clerk Of The Superior Court
PHOENIX — Governor Doug Ducey today announced $5 million to launch the Back to Work Small Business Rehiring and Retention Program, with a special focus on helping Arizona businesses affected by wildfires and flooding.
Border issues dominated the news as the second week of August comes to a close, with Gov. Ducey calling for the resignation of the Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
The Governor also named a new chief operating officer, touted a significant investment in broadband and honored the brave Navajo Code Talkers who are the very definition of the Greatest Generation
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Governor Ducey, Local Leaders Continue Work To Support Coconino County
Governor Requests FEMA For Additional Assistance In Gila Bend
AG says businesses can make workers get vaccinationPrivate businesses in Arizona are free to require that their workers be vaccinated against Covid, Attorney General Mark Brnovich has concluded. |
Surprise, AZ (August 23, 2021) Surprise is currently seeking event exhibitors and sponsors for the 2021 SciTech event that will take place from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 6, 2021, in the Surprise City Hall Courtyard, 16000 N. Civic Center Plaza.
What’s causing the delay in getting housing assistance? Do renters face eviction now? What should renters do if they received an eviction notice? Where can they turn to for help? What kinds of assistance are available?
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Supreme Court to consider Senate public-records case
It’s going to be at least another three weeks before Arizonans have any chance of getting access to all of the documents in the hands of Cyber Ninjas that show how it has conducted its audit.
The Arizona Legislature expanded gaming and approved sports betting this year, and, for the first time in state history, residents can place their bets in September – just in time for the NFL season. How will sports betting work in Arizona? How is the new industry shaping up? What can residents expect in the coming weeks? What benefits will the state accrue? Tune in to the conversation – it’s free to attend!
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