Arizona Record
Surprise
Zoning

DHS Facility

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Opposed (2)Concerned (1)

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Public comments
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Last 30 days
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Last discussed May 5, 2026.

Public comments (21)

ConcernedBrittany BishopMay 5, 2026

Expressed concerns about police staffing levels and student safety in relation to the proposed DHS facility.

Regular City Council Meeting - May 5, 2026 · 2:04:27 →
OpposedBernadette Green PlacentiaMay 5, 2026

Urged city leaders to take stronger independent action against the DHS facility rather than relying solely on the Attorney General's lawsuit.

Regular City Council Meeting - May 5, 2026 · 2:15:18 →
ConcernedAlexa CoulterMay 5, 2026

Criticized the city's neutral stance on the DHS facility and asked leaders to consider the human and ethical impacts on marginalized residents.

Regular City Council Meeting - May 5, 2026 · 2:18:05 →
OpposedTina MalikaMay 5, 2026

Urged the council to maintain opposition to the DHS detention facility and pursue all avenues to prevent its establishment.

Regular City Council Meeting - May 5, 2026 · 2:24:01 →
ConcernedNatalie BautistaMay 5, 2026

Reported experiencing targeted harassment in the community and criticized the council's perceived inaction regarding community safety.

Regular City Council Meeting - May 5, 2026 · 2:24:19 →
OpposedTed MurphyMay 5, 2026

Thanked the city for recent veterans events and voiced strong opposition to the proposed DHS detention facility.

Regular City Council Meeting - May 5, 2026 · 2:29:26 →
ConcernedMary BeckerApr 21, 2026

Expressed concerns about forms of government and community standards.

Regular City Council Meeting - Apr 21, 2026 · 46:00 →
NeutralAlex ChristApr 21, 2026

Discussed protest impacts on police overtime and urged civil decorum during council meetings.

Regular City Council Meeting - Apr 21, 2026 · 52:44 →
OpposedArianne ReddingApr 21, 2026

Expressed moral opposition to the detention center and highlighted safety risks near chemical plants.

Regular City Council Meeting - Apr 21, 2026 · 52:53 →
ConcernedLynn GellingApr 21, 2026

Raised technical complaints regarding live video feeds, meeting transparency, and agenda accessibility.

Regular City Council Meeting - Apr 21, 2026 · 55:01 →
OpposedKai NewkirkApr 21, 2026

Urged the city council to take a courageous public stand against the DHS facility.

Regular City Council Meeting - Apr 21, 2026 · 59:27 →
SupportiveSteve IslesApr 21, 2026

Expressed support for the council's wisdom and commended local police and fire services.

Regular City Council Meeting - Apr 21, 2026 · 1:00:32 →
OpposedAmanda KaminskasApr 21, 2026

Criticized the council for delays and inaction regarding the detention center near schools and chemical storage.

Regular City Council Meeting - Apr 21, 2026 · 1:03:38 →
OpposedDr. PenielApr 21, 2026

Expressed concern over water supply depletion, property values, and lack of public speaking time.

Regular City Council Meeting - Apr 21, 2026 · 1:06:53 →
OpposedJennifer McCannApr 21, 2026

Urged the council to do everything possible to stop the facility and restore community trust.

Regular City Council Meeting - Apr 21, 2026 · 1:09:00 →
OpposedAva LuceroApr 21, 2026

Read a poem expressing fear and opposition to immigration enforcement facilities.

Regular City Council Meeting - Apr 21, 2026 · 1:12:08 →
OpposedKayla BishopApr 21, 2026

Expressed anger over council inaction and compared Surprise's response to other cities.

Regular City Council Meeting - Apr 21, 2026 · 1:15:19 →
SupportiveYvonne ValenzuelaApr 21, 2026

Expressed support for border enforcement and law and order.

Regular City Council Meeting - Apr 21, 2026 · 1:21:47 →
OpposedBrittany BishopApr 21, 2026

Criticized mayoral statements on radio interviews and called for grassroots community organizing.

Regular City Council Meeting - Apr 21, 2026 · 1:24:43 →
OpposedGreg GehrmanApr 21, 2026

Criticized council inertia and presented symbolic critique regarding federal facility planning.

Regular City Council Meeting - Apr 21, 2026 · 1:25:00 →
OpposedNatalie LopezApr 21, 2026

Urged council members to show empathy and condemn DHS actions rather than remaining neutral.

Regular City Council Meeting - Apr 21, 2026 · 1:28:39 →