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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Aug 20, 2026.

Public comments (11)

ConcernedJared SchmiskeAug 20, 2026

Expressed concerns regarding increased traffic and car wash noise impacting nearby residential bedrooms.

Planning and Zoning Commission - Aug 20, 2026 · 19:43 →
OpposedJason ChavezMay 19, 2026

Expressed concern about unpopular projects including the DHS warehouse, data centers, and power plants, and urged stronger local opposition.

Regular City Council Meeting - May 19, 2026 · 1:25:48 →
SupportiveAlex ChristJan 6, 2026

Shared an anecdote about visiting international tourists from England and praised the city's growing status, noting upcoming events like the Big 12 baseball tournament.

Regular City Council Meeting - Jan 6, 2026 · 47:28 →
ConcernedKimberly VerostekDec 16, 2025

Expressed concerns about traffic, safety, and roadway expansion along Deer Valley Road for the Surprise 120 development.

Regular City Council Meeting - Dec 16, 2025 · 1:13:26 →
OpposedDan ZamoranoJun 17, 2025

Expressed concerns about convenience stores attracting homeless populations, drug activity, and security challenges at night.

Regular City Council Meeting - Jun 17, 2025 · 1:03:00 →
OpposedDodge MarshallJun 17, 2025

Expressed strong opposition to the Circle K rezone, citing impacts on rural quiet, light pollution, traffic, and deviation from the 2040 General Plan's rural preservation goals.

Regular City Council Meeting - Jun 17, 2025 · 50:35 →
OpposedGina JohnsJun 17, 2025

Submitted written comments opposing the Circle K due to fuel leak risks, groundwater contamination, crime, and proximity to housing developments.

Regular City Council Meeting - Jun 17, 2025 · 34:07 →
ConcernedDenyse ScarberryJun 17, 2025

Voiced concerns about local youth behavior and crime incidents at convenience stores, questioning parental accountability.

Regular City Council Meeting - Jun 17, 2025 · 59:40 →
OpposedCharlene KroeningJun 17, 2025

Expressed concerns read into the record regarding worsening traffic congestion on 163rd Avenue, light pollution, crime, and loss of wildlife.

Regular City Council Meeting - Jun 17, 2025 · 55:10 →
SupportiveRachel VillanuevaJun 3, 2025

Expressed appreciation to the council and staff for their ongoing support.

Regular City Council Meeting - Jun 3, 2025 · 18:51 →
ConcernedAlex ChristFeb 20, 2025

Expressed concerns about rapid population growth toward 250,000 residents by 2030 and encouraged the commission to favor low-to-medium density developments to prevent traffic and crime issues.

Planning and Zoning Commission - Feb 20, 2025 · 6:50 →

News & external sources (10)

Surprise Independent (Your Valley)

Business hub to light Spark in Surprise this week - Surprise Independent

Business Spark Surprise to officially cut ribbon on reimagined venture Michael Campbell is using the help of Spark Surprise, a business development hub, to get his Phoenix Valle...

AZ FamilyOct 7, 2026

A push to train and hire more women in the auto repair industry

Women make up a small share of auto technicians despite the growing demand for workers

AZ FamilyOct 6, 2026

These are some of the fastest growing industries in Arizona. This is what they want job seekers to know.

Learn more about Arizona firms with more than a century of history and nonprofits that have quietly shaped the state’s quality of life for decades.

FOX 10 PhoenixOct 4, 2026

Arizona high schoolers train for semiconductor and manufacturing careers

A class at West-MEC is meeting the needs of Arizona's manufacturing future. Thousands of jobs will be opening soon that require important skills.Arizona students are preparing for the future."It was just a whole new world that I stepped into," said L...

AZ FamilySep 28, 2026

Phoenix educator builds coffee empire, inspires movement for Hispanic entrepreneurs

A cup of coffee in Costa Rica changed everything for Stephanie Vasquez — a Phoenix teacher who turned that trip into the city's oldest coffee house, and a mission to help other Latinas become entrepreneurs, too.

ABC15 Arizona - SurpriseSep 16, 2026

Proposed business-tech park in northwest Surprise draws support, concerns over growth

A proposed business-tech park in one of Surprise's fastest-growing areas is moving through the city's approval process.

ABC15 Arizona - SurpriseSep 16, 2026

Cheesecake Factory coming to Surprise's Village at Prasada

Residents of Surprise will soon have another dining option at one of the West Valley's busiest shopping destinations.

ABC15 Arizona - SurpriseAug 22, 2026

WATCH: How cities like Surprise are training future water systems workers

West-MEC's water systems program has been around for three years, growing from 12 students to 50. It is the only high school course of its kind in the state.

ABC15 Arizona - SurpriseAug 6, 2026

New website on Surprise ICE facility shows city still in the dark on key questions

The city of Surprise has launched a dedicated webpage to provide residents with updates on a proposed ICE processing center inside a purchased warehouse on West Sweetwater Avenue.

azcentral.com and The Arizona RepublicJul 31, 2026

Zaxby's is coming to Surprise. What else is the restaurant planning?

Zaxby's is coming to Surprise. What else is the restaurant planning? azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic