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## Recent meetings (50)

- [2026-10-08 — Surprise Library Commission gears up for collection strategy and Hollyhock updates](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/3c9e8652-0b6d-4e13-9d71-24775c0579f3): Library Commission
- [2026-10-07 — Surprise Audit Committee to Review Audit Plan and 2027 Calendar on October 7](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/36ab0fcc-5b2f-4a30-9497-6e0e7759e13d): City Audit Committee
- [2026-10-07 — Arts & Cultural Commission to review past meeting minutes and discuss 163rd Ave traffic cabinet designs](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/b4590626-0a29-4c99-9196-4f864e68e6c2): Arts and Cultural Advisory Commission
- [2026-10-06 — Surprise City Council to consider liquor licenses, development pacts, and veterans' grants](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/48b2341c-eea3-4f26-977c-b517b291e09b): Regular City Council Meeting
- [2026-10-01 — Surprise Planning Commission hears update on $15.9M in development revenue and major roadway projects](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/e39399b4-f500-4bdb-bfec-3ae6cd6526b2): Planning and Zoning Commission
- [2026-09-29 — Surprise subcommittee hears FY27 neighborhood grant pitches and weighs funding](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/4ac6a444-508f-4e3e-b3a4-a6165775a5d7): Council Subcommittee on Community Outreach, Partnerships & Grants Meeting
- [2026-09-26 — Surprise Arts Commission reviews upcoming public art projects, annual report, and goals](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/e87c367f-ec49-4c09-a10d-d5b59014e4f9): Arts and Cultural Advisory Commission
- [2026-09-21 — Surprise Boards and Commissions Nominations Committee meeting was canceled](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/ad3dc030-bcdc-4dc2-950f-1391a0423b16): Boards and Commissions Nominations Committee
- [2026-09-15 — Surprise Greenlights Cheesecake Factory for Village at Prasada and Advances North Valley Projects](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/d897b285-682a-424c-9b05-5a7669a4ae79): Regular City Council Meeting
- [2026-09-15 — Surprise Chamber & Arts Programs See Huge Growth, City Finances Look Solid](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/1c45ec06-b40a-4df2-88f2-2b29bb3b41fc): Regular City Council Work Session
- [2026-09-10 — Surprise Library Commission reviews FY26 budget, ROI, and Hollyhock success](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/5d450729-5c4a-419f-8a6c-069f95b2d14e): Library Commission
- [2026-09-09 — Surprise says goodbye to Veterans and Disability Commission as it prepares to split into two groups](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/500d5df3-1c90-445c-8816-ffb0fae0ce34): Veterans, Disability and Human Services Commission
- [2026-09-01 — Surprise City Council passes battery storage rules and street lighting districts](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/026f201b-df32-449d-b0d9-1ce7326fff55): Regular City Council Meeting
- [2026-08-26 — Surprise Trust Fund Board Approves Minutes and Elects New Leadership](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/369dfe54-2552-4a22-b5c7-eed9f14ed4a5): Health Benefits Trust Fund Board
- [2026-08-25 — Surprise City Council dives into capital projects at annual budget retreat](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/28501d00-83c4-40f1-93bb-9a568ba6dcf9): Special Meeting
- [2026-08-24 — Surprise Parks and Rec reviews FY27 budget shortfalls and high waitlists](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/54f13303-d557-495d-a56f-7f86d0dae2ca): Parks and Recreation Commission
- [2026-08-20 — Surprise Greenlights New Car Wash and Gas Station, Recommends Office Park](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/0448b764-f699-41ef-a9e4-c4aa3441ee12): Planning and Zoning Commission
- [2026-08-20 — Surprise Library Commission picks new leaders and celebrates huge summer reading numbers](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/856ff8fd-94ef-4864-b8dd-239709cec832): Library Commission
- [2026-08-12 — Surprise Veterans Commission picks new leaders, honors local heroes for awards](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/1011d2a6-7b4c-4200-b1e8-f730041f6868): Veterans, Disability and Human Services Commission
- [2026-08-06 — Planning Commission Recommends Approval of 100-Foot Setback for Battery Storage](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/de9d2d48-4430-44c1-9d8a-c05f533910a1): Planning and Zoning Commission
- [2026-08-05 — Surprise Arts Commission Elects New Leaders and Reviews Muralist Roster](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/387231c3-6cb4-4d83-b9cf-831285dbee91): Arts and Cultural Advisory Commission
- [2026-08-04 — Surprise City Council greenlights liquor permits, new commercial rezone, and outreach grants](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/8d409620-56ba-473a-bd15-f49e5d8d67db): Regular City Council Meeting
- [2026-07-21 — Surprise Police Pension Board Certifies New Recruits and Approves Return-to-Work Investigator](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/34d351d9-67dc-49f2-8d59-17c4ba7b0654): Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Commission – Police
- [2026-07-16 — Planning and Zoning approves Zaxby's with drive-thru on 163rd and Pinnacle Peak](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/6d4a52d7-45b0-47e1-9015-ab5add5d567d): Planning and Zoning Commission
- [2026-07-02 — Surprise Planning Commission Recommends Approval of New Gas Station and Retail Pad at 163rd and Happy Valley](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/7b1c244e-c540-47a7-90ac-2a47882a6bbc): Planning and Zoning Commission
- [2026-06-29 — Surprise Parks and Rec gets a comprehensive look at department operations, budget, and summer events](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/e7953897-f8b7-492a-a14b-686c3c747cf1): Parks and Recreation Commission
- [2026-06-18 — Surprise Commission Recommends Approval of Two Big Housing Rezones and Future Road Plans](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/432f17ee-866a-4d3c-b6f3-9910a8befe5f): Planning and Zoning Commission
- [2026-06-16 — Surprise Council Advances Battery Storage Rules and Appoints New City Auditor](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/25c3ee13-9b40-4492-8b10-9e721f88f1b8): Regular City Council Meeting
- [2026-06-16 — Surprise looks at massive growth, planning for new fire stations and regional parks](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/39843f1e-e3d5-48c4-810c-c352d4a02ddb): Regular City Council Work Session
- [2026-06-16 — Surprise keeps Marley Park property tax steady at $2.7294](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/6317b62a-30f4-4308-9de6-9c3d7b884807): General
- [2026-06-11 — Surprise Library Commission picks fun names for study rooms and preps for new branch](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/bc470bd6-954a-4b63-af8a-033895b25ef3): Library Commission
- [2026-06-10 — Surprise commission backs veteran Rick Kreyberg for parade grand marshal and plans community awards](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/4921183b-3a5f-483b-95e6-ddefb747e17d): Veterans, Disability and Human Services Commission
- [2026-06-05 — Surprise hears pitches from 57 non-profits for FY27 community outreach grants](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/bea2bec6-61bf-40f8-9ba7-accd271bf0ce): Council Subcommittee on Community Outreach, Partnerships & Grants Meeting
- [2026-06-04 — Surprise Sets Up $10k Neighborhood Grant Program for FY27](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/bdf99d77-8e0f-4279-b4d5-e470e33302e3): Council Subcommittee on Community Outreach, Partnerships & Grants Meeting
- [2026-06-03 — Surprise plans new police substation art and unveils FY27 arts grants](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/08ad29f6-599b-4f0c-a1b6-09c9c0967b47): Arts and Cultural Advisory Commission
- [2026-06-03 — Surprise Audit Committee elects new leaders and OKs police payroll and vendor audits](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/880213b2-e67c-43ba-8346-ab7588f6f537): City Audit Committee
- [2026-06-02 — Surprise City Council hands out youth scholarships and renews GPEC deal](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/960ea2c0-abcb-4a64-805b-30f4056f1ca7): Regular City Council Meeting
- [2026-06-02 — Marley Park Keeps Property Tax Rate Unchanged for Fiscal Year 2027](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/f416fdb7-bed4-4c10-acee-e15c34cf2524): General
- [2026-06-02 — Surprise keeps property tax rates flat and adopts a $1 billion budget for next year](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/280d3eda-2f44-40b9-98d5-6b3d983bcd5c): Special City Council Meeting
- [2026-06-02 — Surprise City Council presses pause on battery storage rules to get answers on safety](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/c6e9b44a-02a4-4dac-9a4b-49bd65377442): Regular City Council Work Session
- [2026-05-21 — Surprise pushes back on massive 1,500-foot setback for battery storage facilities](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/ff91b6b9-70d7-43c4-8a9f-c61877a90630): Planning and Zoning Commission
- [2026-05-19 — Surprise considers new 'Desert Rural' zoning district to protect local country vibe](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/31185525-ce71-4533-b164-13e89a0be62a): Regular City Council Work Session
- [2026-05-19 — Surprise Council Approves Veramonte Park Expansion and Financial Policy Updates](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/e9d9eff8-45e1-40b2-916a-8fd4970279c8): Regular City Council Meeting
- [2026-05-14 — Surprise library system sees 1,200 summer readers in two weeks and preps for new Multigen opening](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/22e322b9-9b25-41a2-9849-687467afc58d): Library Commission
- [2026-05-13 — Surprise Commission Reviews Successful VetFest 2026 and Elects Library Card Contest Winners](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/8f2dceea-fc14-4103-b380-6d6eccd52f2d): Veterans, Disability and Human Services Commission
- [2026-05-07 — Surprise OKs Chipotle and Farmer Boys drive-thrus, recommends Pure Heart rezone, and approves meeting minutes](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/77094f18-aaa6-403d-b1ab-8b4648ffcae3): Planning and Zoning Commission
- [2026-05-06 — Surprise Arts Commission Reviews New Library Mural and Traffic Box Artists](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/7c4c3a2d-8c33-4fc9-8055-fae743ebf8c4): Arts and Cultural Advisory Commission
- [2026-05-05 — Surprise adopts $975.9M tentative budget for FY2027 and tells DHS to follow local zoning laws](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/b924d072-6f24-48b8-9e96-7210523c35c2): Regular City Council Meeting
- [2026-05-05 — Marley Park advances next year's budget with no tax rate hike](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/7e2a60a4-f6f9-41c1-af1d-61cb1a72e5a8): General
- [2026-05-05 — Surprise looks at new rural zoning district and first-ever transportation plan](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/meetings/fedd9c85-ab36-40d9-8282-79761f372c4c): Regular City Council Work Session


## Civic issues (50)

- [Hollyhock Library Operations and Community Integration](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/hollyhock-library-operations-and-community-integration): parks-rec · priority: high
- [Whitman Incorporation Request](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/town-incorporation): general · priority: high
- [Surprise Arts and Culture Program Expansion](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/public-art-expansion): general · priority: high
- [Library Collection Development and Vendor Strategy](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/library-collection-development-and-vendor-strategy): parks-rec · priority: high
- [Library Strategic Plan and Future Expansion](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/library-strategic-plan-and-future-expansion): parks-rec · priority: high
- [Planned ICE Detention Facility and Rinchem Chemical Safety Concerns](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/ice-detention-facility): general · priority: critical
- [Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Property Tax Levies](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/fiscal-year-2027-budget-and-property-tax-levies): taxes-budget · priority: critical
- [Happy Valley Road BizTech Park](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/happy-valley-road-biztech-park): development · priority: high
- [163rd Avenue Traffic Cabinet Art Designs](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/163rd-avenue-traffic-cabinet-art-designs): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Internal Audit Recommendations](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/internal-audit-recommendations): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [West Valley Regional Chamber Partnership & Small Business Support](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/west-valley-regional-chamber-partnership-small-business-support): business-jobs · priority: high
- [Commission Reorganization into Two Boards](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/commission-reorganization-into-two-boards): development · priority: high
- [FY28 Percent for Art Plan and Public Art Projects](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/fy28-percent-for-art-plan-and-public-art-projects): parks-rec · priority: high
- [Surprise Public Library FY26 Budget and FY27 Outlook](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/surprise-public-library-fy26-budget-and-fy27-outlook): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [FY2026 Financial Status and Personnel Vacancy Savings](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/fy2026-financial-status-and-personnel-vacancy-savings): taxes-budget · priority: critical
- [FY27 Neighborhood Grant Program Funding and Applications](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/fy27-neighborhood-grant-program-funding-and-applications): parks-rec · priority: high
- [FY26 Community Development Department Overview and Growth Trends](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/fy26-community-development-department-overview-and-growth-trends): development · priority: high
- [Public Works Infrastructure, Fleet, and Facility Management](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/public-works-infrastructure-fleet-and-facility-management): water-utilities · priority: medium
- [Traffic Cabinet Artwork Wraps](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/traffic-cabinet-artwork-wraps): parks-rec · priority: high
- [Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Setbacks and Regulations](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/battery-storage-setbacks): general · priority: critical
- [FY25 Citywide Transportation and Roadway Improvements](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/fy25-citywide-transportation-and-roadway-improvements): roads · priority: high
- [Establishment of Desert Rural (DR) Zoning District](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/establishment-of-desert-rural-dr-zoning-district): zoning · priority: high
- [Prasada East Commercial Infrastructure Agreement](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/commercial-development): development · priority: high
- [Liquor License Recommendations for Walgreens Locations](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/liquor-license-recommendations-for-walgreens-locations): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [Fiscal Year 2026/27 Audit Plan and Department Updates](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/fiscal-year-202627-audit-plan-and-department-updates): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Veteran Support Grant Funding and Budget Amendment](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/veteran-support-grant-funding-and-budget-amendment): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [FY26 Community Development Department Annual Update](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/fy26-community-development-department-annual-update): development · priority: medium
- [Willow Trails Water Infrastructure Agreement](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/willow-trails-water-infrastructure-agreement): water-utilities · priority: high
- [Development Agreements and Infrastructure in District 1](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/development-agreements-and-infrastructure-in-district-1): development · priority: high
- [The Cheesecake Factory Coming to Surprise](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/the-cheesecake-factory-coming-to-surprise): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Zoning Regulations](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/battery-storage-zoning): general · priority: critical
- [Northwest Valley Freeway and Traffic Interchange Improvements](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/road-construction): transportation · priority: critical
- [Citywide Transportation Master Plan Development](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/citywide-transportation-master-plan-development): roads · priority: critical
- [Parks and Recreation FY27 Budget and Utility Cost Increases](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/parks-and-recreation-fy27-budget-and-utility-cost-increases): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Commission Leadership Elections](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/commission-leadership-elections): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [surveillance cameras](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/surveillance-cameras): general · priority: high
- [Summer Reading Program and Community Outreach](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/summer-reading-program-and-community-outreach): parks-rec · priority: high
- [Greer Ranch Commercial Center Development](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/greer-ranch-commercial-center-development): development · priority: high
- [Return-to-Work Retiree Evaluation](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/return-to-work-retiree-evaluation): public-safety · priority: medium
- [FY 2024-2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/fy-2024-2025-annual-comprehensive-financial-report-acfr): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Parks & Recreation Master Plan & Park Deficits](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/parks-recreation-master-plan-park-deficits): parks-rec · priority: critical
- [Vet Fest 2026 Final Planning](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/vet-fest-2026-final-planning): parks-rec · priority: high
- [Program Waitlists and Facility Capacity Constraints](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/program-waitlists-and-facility-capacity-constraints): parks-rec · priority: high
- [Water Resources and Colorado River Shortages](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/water-security): environment · priority: critical
- [public comment rules](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/public-comment-rules): general · priority: high
- [Proposed DHS ICE Facility and Chemical Safety Concerns](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/ice-facility): general · priority: critical
- [Flock Automated License Plate Reader Expansion & Privacy](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/surveillance-technology): general · priority: high
- [Zaxby's Commercial Development on 163rd and Pinnacle Peak](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/zaxbys-commercial-development-on-163rd-and-pinnacle-peak): development · priority: medium
- [emergency services backup agreement](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/emergency-services-backup-agreement): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Project 24-7 Suicide Prevention App](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/issues/project-24-7-suicide-prevention-app): public-safety · priority: high


## Development applications (50)

- [Vistas Montanas Development Agreement](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/vistas-montanas-development-agreement): other · pending
- [Ana Mandara Development Agreement](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/ana-mandara-development-agreement): other · pending
- [162nd Avenue & Planada Lane Development Agreement](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/162nd-avenue-planada-lane-development-agreement): other · pending
- [Asante Trails Comprehensive Sign Program Amendment](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/asante-trails-comprehensive-sign-program-amendment): other · approved
- [Happy Valley Road BizTech Park](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/happy-valley-road-biztech-park): rezone · approved
- [Surprise 160](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/surprise-160): rezone · approved
- [Buena Vista Ranch](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/buena-vista-ranch): rezone · approved
- [Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Overlay](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/battery-energy-storage-systems-bess-overlay): other · approved
- [Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Zoning Text Amendment](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/battery-energy-storage-systems-bess-zoning-text-amendment): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [Clean Freak Carwash at Greer Ranch](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/clean-freak-carwash-at-greer-ranch): conditional-use · approved
- [Shaughnessy Promenade](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/shaughnessy-promenade): other · approved
- [163rd Avenue and Happy Valley Rezone](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/163rd-avenue-and-happy-valley-rezone): rezone · approved
- [Zaxby's 163rd & Pinnacle Peak](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/zaxbys-163rd-pinnacle-peak): conditional-use · approved
- [Brake Masters at Asante Trails](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/brake-masters-at-asante-trails): conditional-use · approved
- [Desert Trails Annexation](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/desert-trails-annexation): annexation · approved
- [163rd and Dynamite Rezone](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/163rd-and-dynamite-rezone): rezone · approved
- [Desert Rural Zoning Text Amendment (FS25-0039)](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/desert-rural-zoning-text-amendment-fs25-0039): other · under-review
- [Asante North Right-of-Way Vacation](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/asante-north-right-of-way-vacation): other · approved
- [Mesquite Mountain Ranch (FS24-0765)](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/mesquite-mountain-ranch-fs24-0765): rezone · approved
- [Multi-Generational Community Resource Center Comprehensive Sign Program](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/multi-generational-community-resource-center-comprehensive-sign-program): site-plan · approved
- [Vista Montanas Annexation](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/vista-montanas-annexation): annexation · approved
- [Vistas Montanas Annexation](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/vistas-montanas-annexation): annexation · approved
- [Vistas Montañas](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/vistas-montaas): annexation · approved
- [Mandou Ranch](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/mandou-ranch): rezone · approved
- [McDonald's at Sycamore Farms](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/mcdonalds-at-sycamore-farms): conditional-use · approved
- [Tacos Chilango Liquor License](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/tacos-chilango-liquor-license): other · approved
- [Desert Oasis Water Supply Facility (SPA 2 North Water Tank)](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/desert-oasis-water-supply-facility-spa-2-north-water-tank): other · approved
- [Desert Trails / Deer Valley Road Extension](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/desert-trails-deer-valley-road-extension): other · approved
- [Logistics Park Phoenix](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/logistics-park-phoenix): rezone · pending
- [Chef Peter's Bistro Liquor License](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/chef-peters-bistro-liquor-license): other · approved
- [OneAZ Credit Union - Sycamore Farms](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/oneaz-credit-union-sycamore-farms): conditional-use · approved
- [Bacarra Project](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/bacarra-project): other · under-review
- [Tricolor Auto AZ Comprehensive Sign Program](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/tricolor-auto-az-comprehensive-sign-program): site-plan · approved
- [Circle K Rezone](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/circle-k-rezone): rezone · approved
- [Panda Express CUP](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/panda-express-cup): conditional-use · approved
- [Desert Moon Estates Rezone](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/desert-moon-estates-rezone): rezone · approved
- [Sierra Verde PUD Townhomes](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/sierra-verde-pud-townhomes): rezone · approved
- [Big O Tires Minor Vehicle Service Facility](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/big-o-tires-minor-vehicle-service-facility): conditional-use · approved
- [Fox Cigar Bar Smoking Lounge](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/fox-cigar-bar-smoking-lounge): conditional-use · approved
- [Dominion Rezone](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/dominion-rezone): rezone · approved
- [Greenway Road & 140th Drive Townhomes](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/greenway-road-140th-drive-townhomes): rezone · approved
- [North Copper Canyon Parcel 7.1 Alternative Assurance Agreement](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/north-copper-canyon-parcel-71-alternative-assurance-agreement): other · approved
- [North Copper Canyon Right-of-Way Abandonment](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/north-copper-canyon-right-of-way-abandonment): other · approved
- [Home Depot Freeway Monument Sign](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/home-depot-freeway-monument-sign): conditional-use · approved
- [Manny's Place – Use-Only CUP](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/mannys-place-use-only-cup): conditional-use · approved
- [Chipotle at Marley Park Square](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/chipotle-at-marley-park-square): conditional-use · approved
- [Toll at Prasada Unit L, Phase 3](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/toll-at-prasada-unit-l-phase-3): subdivision · approved
- [Southwest Gas OPS Center](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/southwest-gas-ops-center): subdivision · approved
- [Hudson Estates](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/hudson-estates): subdivision · approved
- [Visara – Phase 1 Replat](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/development/visara-phase-1-replat): subdivision · approved


## Community topics (50)

- [Federal Acquisition of Warehouse for ICE Detention Facility](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/federal-acquisition-of-warehouse-for-ice-detention-facility): development
- [Proposed ICE Detention Facility Concerns](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/proposed-ice-detention-facility-concerns): public-safety
- [Proposed DHS/ICE Detention Facility](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/proposed-dhsice-detention-facility): public-safety
- [Proposed Federal ICE Detention Facility Concerns](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/proposed-federal-ice-detention-facility-concerns): public-safety
- [public-safety](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/public-safety): public-safety
- [Proposed DHS Facility and Detention Center](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/proposed-dhs-facility-and-detention-center): public-safety
- [Department of Homeland Security Warehouse Facility](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/department-of-homeland-security-warehouse-facility): public-safety
- [Item 10: BESS Zoning Text Amendment](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/item-10-bess-zoning-text-amendment): energy
- [Wittmann incorporation](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/wittmann-incorporation): zoning
- [Proposed DHS ICE Detention and Processing Facility](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/proposed-dhs-ice-detention-and-processing-facility): public-safety
- [Proposed ICE Detention Facility](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/proposed-ice-detention-facility): public-safety
- [Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Zoning Text Amendment](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/battery-energy-storage-systems-bess-zoning-text-amendment): zoning
- [Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/battery-energy-storage-systems-bess): public-safety
- [Proposed Federal ICE Detention Facility](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/proposed-federal-ice-detention-facility): public-safety
- [Circle K Rezone and Development at 163rd Ave and Jomax Rd](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/circle-k-rezone-and-development-at-163rd-ave-and-jomax-rd): public-safety
- [Project Bacara](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/project-bacara): environment
- [BNSF Logistics Park Phoenix Opposition](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/bnsf-logistics-park-phoenix-opposition): public-safety
- [Flock Safety Cameras](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/flock-safety-cameras): public-safety
- [Proposed ICE Detention Facility at Sweetwater and Dysart](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/proposed-ice-detention-facility-at-sweetwater-and-dysart): public-safety
- [Whitman incorporation](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/whitman-incorporation): development
- [DHS Facility](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/dhs-facility): zoning
- [Mesquite Mountain Ranch V Residential Rezone](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/mesquite-mountain-ranch-v-residential-rezone): zoning
- [Industrial Safety and Chemical Storage Compliance at Rinchem](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/industrial-safety-and-chemical-storage-compliance-at-rinchem): environment
- [Rezone: Circle K at 163rd Avenue and Jomax Road (Case FS24-0762)](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/rezone-circle-k-at-163rd-avenue-and-jomax-road-case-fs24-0762): zoning
- [Whitman Community Incorporation](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/whitman-community-incorporation): development
- [Traffic Congestion and Roadway Access on Sun Valley Parkway](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/traffic-congestion-and-roadway-access-on-sun-valley-parkway): roads
- [Discontinuation of WeRIDE Microtransit Program](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/discontinuation-of-weride-microtransit-program): roads
- [Public safety and ICE](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/public-safety-and-ice): public-safety
- [Constitutional freedom](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/constitutional-freedom): other
- [Utility trailer parking](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/utility-trailer-parking): zoning
- [roads](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/roads): roads
- [Automated license plate readers](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/automated-license-plate-readers): public-safety
- [Project Picara Concerns](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/project-picara-concerns): environment
- [transportation](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/transportation): roads
- [City Manager Report](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/city-manager-report): parks-rec
- [Student Safety](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/student-safety): schools
- [Municipal growth and accountability](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/municipal-growth-and-accountability): zoning
- [Project Bacara Proposed Power Plant and Data Center](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/project-bacara-proposed-power-plant-and-data-center): environment
- [Surveillance cameras and privacy](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/surveillance-cameras-and-privacy): public-safety
- [Immigration and community support](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/immigration-and-community-support): public-safety
- [Federal facilities and human rights](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/federal-facilities-and-human-rights): public-safety
- [First Amendment and meeting transparency](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/first-amendment-and-meeting-transparency): public-safety
- [Police surveillance and flock cameras](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/police-surveillance-and-flock-cameras): public-safety
- [Greer Ranch Commercial Center Development (Clean Freak & Circle K)](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/greer-ranch-commercial-center-development-clean-freak-circle-k): development
- [Public Safety and Police Funding](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/public-safety-and-police-funding): public-safety
- [Federal facilities and community safety](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/federal-facilities-and-community-safety): public-safety
- [Public Safety Budget](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/public-safety-budget): public-safety
- [District 1 Rezone - Surprise 160 (Case FS25-0750)](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/district-1-rezone-surprise-160-case-fs25-0750): roads
- [District 1 Rezone - Buena Vista Ranch (Case FS24-1191)](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/district-1-rezone-buena-vista-ranch-case-fs24-1191): roads
- [Mesquite Mountain Ranch V Housing Density & Infrastructure](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/community/mesquite-mountain-ranch-v-housing-density-infrastructure): development


## Officials (69)

- [Kevin Sartor](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/kevin-sartor): Mayor
- [Nick Haney](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/nick-haney): Councilmember
- [Earle Greenberg](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/earle-greenberg): Vice Mayor
- [Patrick Duffy](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/patrick-duffy): Councilmember
- [Johnny Melton](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/johnny-melton): Councilmember
- [Jack Hastings](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/jack-hastings): Councilmember
- [Chris Judd](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/chris-judd): Councilmember
- [Patricia Blaisdell](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/patricia-blaisdell): Chair — Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission
- [Madalyn Volling](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/madalyn-volling): Board Member — Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission
- [Allison Wisnewski](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/allison-wisnewski): Board Member — Veterans, Disability & Human Services Commission
- [Flynn P. Carey](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/flynn-p-carey): Board Member — Judicial Selection Advisory Commission
- [Jared Holland](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/jared-holland): Planning Commissioner — Planning & Zoning Commission
- [Kurwin Forest](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/kurwin-forest): Board Member — Arts & Cultural Advisory Commission
- [Charles Manuel](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/charles-manuel): Board Member — Veterans, Disability & Human Services Commission
- [Lisa Everett](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/lisa-everett): Planning Commissioner — Planning & Zoning Commission
- [Todd Lang](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/todd-lang): Board Member — Judicial Selection Advisory Commission
- [Deborah Gentry](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/deborah-gentry): Board Member — Library Advisory Commission
- [Katherine Dunphy](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/katherine-dunphy): Board Member — Arts & Cultural Advisory Commission
- [Olivia Fryer](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/olivia-fryer): Board Member — Veterans, Disability & Human Services Commission
- [Desiree Van Loon](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/desiree-van-loon): Chair — Library Advisory Commission
- [Sean Mattson](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/sean-mattson): Chair — Public Safety Retirement Commission
- [Connie Bowers](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/connie-bowers): Vice Chair — City Audit Committee
- [Ken Chapman](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/ken-chapman): Chair — Planning & Zoning Commission
- [Hassan Rasul](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/hassan-rasul): Vice Chair — Arts & Cultural Advisory Commission
- [Connie Loveland](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/connie-loveland): Board Member — Board of Trustees (Health Benefits Trust Fund)
- [Michael Wallace](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/michael-wallace): Board Member — Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission
- [Gwen Maxfield](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/gwen-maxfield): Board Member — Veterans, Disability & Human Services Commission
- [Annie Ansell](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/annie-ansell): Board Member — Library Advisory Commission
- [Jeffrey Stockdale](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/jeffrey-stockdale): Board Member — Personnel Appeals Board
- [Dennis Bash](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/dennis-bash): Planning Commissioner — Planning & Zoning Commission
- [Margaret Lieu](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/margaret-lieu): Board Member — Arts & Cultural Advisory Commission
- [Matthew Ives](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/matthew-ives): Vice Chair — Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission
- [Michael Tree](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/michael-tree): Chair — Veterans, Disability & Human Services Commission
- [John Billcheck](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/john-billcheck): Board Member — Veterans, Disability & Human Services Commission
- [Madelyn Pritchard](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/madelyn-pritchard): Board Member — Judicial Selection Advisory Commission
- [Barbara Minick](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/barbara-minick): Board Member — Board of Trustees (Health Benefits Trust Fund)
- [Kady McCarthy](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/kady-mccarthy): Board Member — Library Advisory Commission
- [Harry Grove](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/harry-grove): Board Member — Personnel Appeals Board
- [Danielle Quinn](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/danielle-quinn): Board Member — Public Safety Retirement Commission
- [Julie Kent-Partridge](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/julie-kent-partridge): Vice Chair — Veterans, Disability & Human Services Commission
- [Brian Y. Furuya](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/brian-y-furuya): Board Member — Judicial Selection Advisory Commission
- [Tomasina DiCapo](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/tomasina-dicapo): Vice Chair — Library Advisory Commission
- [Kim Drayden](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/kim-drayden): Board Member — Public Safety Retirement Commission
- [Jose M. Valles](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/jose-m-valles): Board Member — Judicial Selection Advisory Commission
- [MaryAnne Riodique](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/maryanne-riodique): Board Member — Library Advisory Commission
- [LaCoya Shelton](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/lacoya-shelton): Board Member — Personnel Appeals Board
- [Mitchell Friedlander](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/mitchell-friedlander): Board Member — Personnel Appeals Board
- [Timothy Tait](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/timothy-tait): Board Member — Personnel Appeals Board
- [Gloria Bianco-Dailey](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/gloria-bianco-dailey): Chair — City Audit Committee
- [Cathy Simcox](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/cathy-simcox): Board Member — Personnel Appeals Board
- [Edward Swartz](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/edward-swartz): Board Member — Public Safety Retirement Commission
- [Danielle Sterbinsky](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/danielle-sterbinsky): Board Member — Personnel Appeals Board
- [Daniel Anderson](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/daniel-anderson): Board Member — Public Safety Retirement Commission
- [Nathaniel Harrel](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/nathaniel-harrel): Board Member — Public Safety Retirement Commission
- [Patrick Campbell](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/patrick-campbell): Board Member — Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission
- [Brent Bailey](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/brent-bailey): Board Member — Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission
- [Jay Leonard](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/jay-leonard): Planning Commissioner — Planning & Zoning Commission
- [Charlotte Pullins](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/charlotte-pullins): Board Member — Arts & Cultural Advisory Commission
- [Anthony Spata](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/anthony-spata): Vice Chair — Planning & Zoning Commission
- [Susan deJong](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/susan-dejong): Board Member — Arts & Cultural Advisory Commission
- [Crystal Kupper](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/crystal-kupper): Chair — Arts & Cultural Advisory Commission
- [William Coniam](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/william-coniam): Chair — Board of Trustees (Health Benefits Trust Fund)
- [Kevin Perry](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/kevin-perry): Planning Commissioner — Planning & Zoning Commission
- [Mark McCall](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/mark-mccall): Board Member — Library Advisory Commission
- [Richard Hernandez](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/richard-hernandez): Board Member — Public Safety Retirement Commission
- [Jeffrey Murray](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/jeffrey-murray): City Attorney — Administration
- [Kristi Passarelli](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/kristi-passarelli): City Clerk — Administration
- [Mindy Davis](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/mindy-davis): Community Development Director — Administration
- [Andrea Davis](https://arizonarecord.org/surprise/officials/andrea-davis): City Manager — Administration