Monthly Archives: November 2016

    It has been brought to our attention that council members do not take the same Oath of Office, we are also told that they must by statute take a loyalty oath. E. In addition to any other form of oath or affirmation specifically provided by law for an officer or employee, before any […]

A DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENT AND A FREE SOCIETY CAN ONLY BE SUCCESSFUL IF YOU HAVE A FREE PRESS. WITH THIS FREE PRESS YOU MUST HAVE INVESTIGATIVE REPORTERS AND OUTSIDE GROUPS MONITORING THE ACTIONS OF OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS, EITHER NATIONALLY OR LOCALLY.ARE LOCAL PAPERS SUPPRESSING INFORMATION THAT IS CRITICAL TO OUR WELL BEING. WE MUST BE INFORMED […]

Going on the internet I found the ship I served on when I was in the service.Bob Vukanovich   Ships of the U.S. Navy, 1940-1945 ARS-9 USS Shackle  

  Former Surprise Vice-Mayor Bob Vukanovich   His close personal friends read like a list of Who’s Whoin the American horse racing industry.as well as Surprise’s own “Arizona Bob.”Arizona Bob, also known as District 5 City Councilman Bob Vukanovich, has been handicapping race horses, rubbing elbows with owners, trainers and jockeys for more than 50 […]

Bob Vukanovich has always believed that, because the City of Surprise operates under the Council-Manager form of government, We have an unelected manager running the city. A good example of this is, now the city attorney will be under the control of the city manager.   With the close relationship that I have with the […]

Lets stop talking about this and do something, Mayor Wolcott has been talking about this for years.   Bus Rapid Transit along Grand Avenue Wolcott called for all-day express bus service between Surprise and Phoenix along Grand Avenue, and a designated diamond lane for buses and carpools. She said planned improvements at the Grand/Bell intersection, […]

The City of Surprise Municipal Property Corporation (MPC) is able to finance capital infrastructure. It is an “affiliate” of the City and exists under laws provided by the State of Arizona. The primary role of the Board is to authorize debt issues to finance capital infrastructure or refinance existing debt.   The Surprise City Council […]

One gallon of water at room temperature weights about eight and one-third pounds. How is water used in the home? About 41 percent of household water is used for flushing the toilets, 37 percent is used for bathing: and the remaining 22 percent is used for washing dishes (6 percent), drinking and cooking (5per PERCENT), […]

2016 2‐2‐2/Local Officials Selected to Lead League of Arizona Cities and Towns Douglas Nicholls, Mayor, Yuma   Christian Price, Mayor, Maricopa   Daryl Seymore, Mayor, Show Low Current members re‐elected to two‐year terms on the Executive Committee include: Sharon Wolcott, Mayor, Surprise Jim Lane, Mayor, Scottsdale   John Lewis, Mayor, Gilbert   Jonathan Rothschild, Mayor, Tucson   Doug Von Gausig, Mayor, Clarkdale   Jerry Weiers, Mayor, Glendale   Sharon Wolcott, Mayor, Surprise   Census data is used by local decision-makers to determine where new roads, hospitals, child-care facilities, senior citizen centers and schools should be built. And businesses use census data to determine where to locate supermarkets, new housing and other facilities.   The City […]

With regard to Arizona, on June 18, 1987, State Governor Evan Mecham issued a proclamation declaring “the third Sunday in January, commencing in 1988 and every year thereafter to be Martin Luther King, Jr. – Civil Rights Day in the State of Arizona…”. However the proposal to create the Martin Luther King Day holiday was […]

With regard to Arizona, on June 18, 1987, State Governor Evan Mecham issued a proclamation declaring “the third Sunday in January, commencing in 1988 and every year thereafter to be Martin Luther King, Jr. – Civil Rights Day in the State of Arizona…”. However the proposal to create the Martin Luther King Day holiday was […]

I don’t have be hit over the head to know that if you’re not part of the establishment that it is almost impossible to change the way we are governed. After the election that was held in the City of Surprise it is quite clear why the major paper in Arizona supported the candidates that […]

As you all know, I recently started a news and political web site. It was, and is, my intention to inform the citizens of Surprise of current events, decisions made by the Surprise City Council and the happenings within our city government.

Erin Zlomek The Arizona Republic Feb. 26, 2008 08:50 AM To service tens of thousands of homes planned across the Northwest Valley, Arizona Public Service Co. must string 40 miles of new high-voltage power lines predominantly through Surprise and its general planning area by 2012. Because the lines could possibly affect property values in Surprise […]

Where else except in Surprise are the citizen’s not listen to by their elected representatives? In the State of Arizona you can recall any elected official with-out cause. If the S.O.S group or Save Our Surprise were sincere in saving Surprise where are they now? Bring out the peanuts and cotton candy: the circus officially arrived at City […]

The entire Bell-Grand project, included the ramps connecting Grand Avenue to Bell Road, is scheduled to be complete prior to Spring Training 2017 at the Surprise Recreation Campus. In the meantime, your Bell to Grand Avenue access remains on Dysart Road, east of the intersection and Bell to Reems to Grand, west of the intersection. […]

Surprise, AZ (November 22, 2016) Surprise reminds residents to be responsible environmental stewards by properly disposing cooking oil, grease and fat remnants in the trash can or at designated dumping locations when preparing meals this holiday season. For smaller amounts of grease, let it solidify in a pan or jar and then throw it in […]

By Jeffrey Flanagan / MLB.com | 4:45 PM ET  +  0 COMMENTS KANSAS CITY — The Royals released their Spring Training schedule Tuesday and will open Cactus League play on Feb. 25 against their Surprise Stadium-companion Rangers. Pitchers and catchers report on Feb. 14, the full squad reports on Feb. 17, with the first full-squad workout scheduled for Feb. 18.

S‌urprise, A‌Z (November 8, 2016) Although there is still construction occurring at the intersection, the opening of the Bell Road Bridge is a major project milestone. The entire Bell-Grand project is scheduled to be completed prior to Spring Training 2017 at the Surprise Recreation Campus. For more information about the project, visit surpriseaz.gov/bellandgrand.    

S‌urprise, A‌Z (November 9, 2016) Surprise voters rejected a $63 million General Obligation bond initiative in the November 8th General Election, that would have funded nine capital improvement projects over the next five years. S‌urprise, A‌Z (November 14, 2016) You can now take a virtual tour of city of Surprise public art projects! The city’s […]

The City of Surprise does not have a process in place to see if the mayor and council  members should have an increase pay.

Mayor Sharon Wolcott said this in eary 2014 nothing has happen yet. Bus Rapid Transit along Grand Avenue Wolcott called for all-day express bus service between Surprise and Phoenix along Grand Avenue, and a designated diamond lane for buses and carpools. She said planned improvements at the Grand/Bell intersection, the popularity of limited express bus […]

HOME RULE In November 2006, voters approved a Permanent Base Adjustment by 73.22% under option two. This option allows the city to permanently adjust the base when a majority of qualified electors vote in favor of the adjustment. The approved adjustment to the base is then used in calculating the new limitation (taking into account […]

City Parks • Section 10 – 24303 N. 183rd Ave. • Asante Park – 16763 W. Vereda Solana Dr. (164th Ave and Pat Tillman Blvd.) • Surprise Farms Park – 17894 W. Westpark Blvd. • Sierra Montana Park – 17680 W. Spring Ln. • Heritage Park at Marley Park – 15703 W. Sweetwater Ave. • […]

The city take over from American The city is hiring high paying jobs for this take over from American. Do we analyze the city cost-benefit analysis by an outside firm? because they are saying that they will save between $5 to $7 million. Surprise launches Property Tax information site. The City of Surprise has created a new web […]

Do you know what options are available to help you plan for a future where you or a spouse might need long-term care? The Spousal Impoverishment Act and OBRA 93 • ALTCS-Arizona Long Term Care System • PPA-Pension Protections Act 2006 • Veterans’ and Veteran’s Widow benefits • The all new hybrid insurance coverage

IS THE CITY STILL GIVING MONEY TO THE CHAMBER, WHICH I BELIEVE TO BE POLITICAL. The City of Surprise since September 2007 has given approximately $200.000 to the Chamber of Commerce and it appears that they are receiving an additional $50,000 a month. By ZACH COLICK, Today staff |  Directors of an organized group of […]

Cleanliness, Recycling, Sanitation Services score sky high in Surprise Cleanliness, Recycling, Sanitation Services score sky high in Surprise Surprise AZ (December 19, 2012) Surprise residents have a new way to hear directly from the city’s elected officials, thanks to an expansion of the popular “Notify Me” e-mail feature on www.surpriseaz.gov.By checking a box on the site, […]

CITYS BE AWARE Of interest taken from the, MINUTES OF THE STUDY SESSION/RETREAT OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CHINO VALLEY FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 2007 The Common Council of the Town of Chino Valley, Arizona met for a Study Session/Retreat in the Antelope Hills Golf Course Old Clubhouse, located at 1989 Clubhouse Drive, […]

    City cuts ribbon on new water operations, training center S‌urprise, A‌Z (October 26, 2016) City leaders and GateWay Community College administrators gathered at the Surprise-GateWay Training Center today to officially cut the ribbon on the new 13,100 square foot facility. The observation-centric training facility provides individuals interested in pursuing careers in the water […]