Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Surprise public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in public safety with medium priority
Emergency Services Backup Agreement
Surprise and Peoria are teaming up to back each other up on 911 calls. Basically, if one city's dispatch center gets slammed or goes down, the other city's crew instantly picks up the slack.
Return-to-Work Retiree Evaluation
The board evaluated a returning retiree from the Corrections Officers Retirement Plan who is joining the police department as a recruit, clarifying how his service and contributions will be handled.
Youth Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Prevention Services
Representatives from Not My Kid outlined their school and community-based programs addressing vaping, mental health, substance use, and family communication for Surprise youth.
Landfill Fire
A massive fire just broke out at the Surprise landfill and could keep burning for days, meaning gross air quality and potential disruptions to your trash pickup. If you live nearby, definitely keep an eye on local alerts so you don't breathe in too much smoke.