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Posted on: May 1, 2020

Governor Ducey, ADHS Release Guidelines For Retail Business & Customers As Openings Resume Next Week

Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Health Services today released additional guidelines as retail businesses resume partial operations starting next week. The recommendations include enhanced sanitation and physical distancing steps customers and business owners should take to facilitate increased business interactions while minimizing the risk of COVID-19.

Read the news release and guidance: https://azgovernor.gov/governor/news/2020/05/governor-ducey-adhs-release-guidelines-retail-businesses-and-customers

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Other News in City of Surprise News

Gov. Issues Emergency Declaration, Curfew Beginning 5/31

Posted on: May 31, 2020

City of Surprise celebrates July 4th with modified Fireworks Display

Posted on: June 1, 2020

Surprise partners with St Mary’s Food Bank Alliance to provide free meals for children

Posted on: May 28, 2020

City Hall reopens June 1; select recreation amenities phase in

Posted on: May 26, 2020

Excessive Heat Warning this week; Heat Relief stations available

Posted on: May 27, 2020

City of Surprise Seeking Applications for Voluntary Commission Vacancy

Posted on: May 26, 2020

Sanitation schedule change week of Memorial Day

Posted on: May 20, 2020

Surprise Introduces Phased COVID-19 Reopening Plan

Posted on: May 18, 2020

Waddell Rd narrowed to one lane each direction, Sarival Ave to Reems Rd, beg. May 17

Posted on: May 14, 2020

Changes to public participation during Arts & Cultural Advisory Commission meeting May 18

Posted on: May 13, 2020

City of Surprise pools, gyms, recreation centers remain closed until further notice

Posted on: May 13, 2020

Governor Ducey Announces Next Phase Of Arizona Recovery

Posted on: May 12, 2020

Surprise Sundancers raise nearly $175,000 for scholarships and youth programs

Posted on: May 13, 2020

Surprise Fire-Medical offers prevention tips, evacuation info in anticipation of wildfire danger

Posted on: May 8, 2020

Bell & Litchfield intersection improvement project will require lane restrictions beg. May 11

Posted on: May 7, 2020

City of Surprise Seeking Applications for Voluntary Commission Vacancy

Posted on: May 6, 2020

Surprise to open some recreation amenities May 15

Posted on: May 7, 2020

Gov. Ducey Issues Updated Guidance For Restaurants, Coffee Shops, Barbers & Cosmetologists

Posted on: May 4, 2020

Governor Issues Updated Guidance For Arizonans, Businesses

Posted on: April 30, 2020

Mayor Hall Declares Local State of Emergency in Surprise

Posted on: March 19, 2020

Surprise continues suspension of recreation programming & events

Posted on: April 28, 2020

Veterans Reflection Circle named Project of the Year by national & state public works associations

Posted on: April 27, 2020

FY2021 Recommended Budget provides flexibility for the future

Posted on: April 22, 2020

City to host online veteran workshops on VA Aid & Attendance benefits

Posted on: April 21, 2020

Surprise Lights City Hall Blue to Honor Health Care Workers, First Responders

Posted on: April 17, 2020

Sarival Ave improvement project, Cactus to Waddell, to be completed late June 2020

Posted on: April 13, 2020

Surprise introduces Shop Surprise banners for retailers; creates Open for Business list

Posted on: April 6, 2020

Changes to public participation during PSPRS Fire & Police Board meetings

Posted on: April 2, 2020

COVID-19 financial relief information for individuals & families available on city’s website

Posted on: April 1, 2020

Valley Metro adjusts Express, RAPID bus service schedules due to COVID-19

Posted on: March 31, 2020

City webpage provides community support resources, volunteer opportunities amid COVID-19

Posted on: March 30, 2020

City temporarily amends A-frame sign policy during COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted on: March 30, 2020

Change to City Council Meeting public comment; Cancelation of several public meetings

Posted on: March 27, 2020

COVID-19 Special Report Video

Posted on: March 26, 2020

City launches webpage for consumers, businesses, job seekers; introduces business recovery plan

Posted on: March 26, 2020

Update: March 27 FY 2021 Budget Retreat Public Comment Details

Posted on: March 26, 2020

Surprise Partners with Meals of Joy to Offer Hot Lunches to Vulnerable Populations

Posted on: March 25, 2020

Surprise Resource Center Reducing Public Hours

Posted on: March 24, 2020

City Park Amenities & Facilities Closed to Public

Posted on: March 24, 2020

Local nonprofit Benevilla seeking volunteers to assist seniors

Posted on: March 23, 2020

Surprise launches “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” campaign to support community needs

Posted on: March 20, 2020

Governor Ducey Announces Latest COVID-19 Actions

Posted on: March 19, 2020

Changes to public participation during Planning & Zoning meetings effective March 18

Posted on: March 18, 2020

Changes to public participation during Council Meetings effective March 17

Posted on: March 16, 2020

Surprise cancels/postpones events and programs due to COVID-19

Posted on: March 16, 2020

Census Mailings Arrive March 12-20; Count for your Community

Posted on: March 10, 2020

Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Retreat set for March 27

Posted on: March 10, 2020

Surprise Fire-Medical is Awarded International Accredited Status

Posted on: March 4, 2020

Surprise Resource Center expands evening hours beginning March 4

Posted on: February 13, 2020

Surprise Reaffirms Support for Quality Education

Posted on: February 4, 2020

Chief Young to serve as 2020 AZ Association of Chiefs of Police President

Posted on: January 31, 2020

City Council names Judd as Vice Mayor

Posted on: January 22, 2020

City begins FY21 budget discussions Jan. 21

Posted on: January 16, 2020

Celebrate Asante Library Grand Opening Feb. 1

Posted on: January 7, 2020

Surprise names Community Development Director

Posted on: January 3, 2020

DevelopNEXT: Give Input on Draft Land Development Ordinances

Posted on: December 11, 2019

City awarded $50K grant from Tohono O’odham Nation to advance community initiatives

Posted on: December 4, 2019

Surprise offers free online “Startup Space” to connect entrepreneurs, small businesses

Posted on: November 20, 2019

City of Surprise Revenue Bond Rating Raised to ‘AA+’

Posted on: November 14, 2019

Arizona History & Culture Speaker Series returns with new speakers, topics

Posted on: November 4, 2019

Surprise Fire-Medical Awarded 8 New Firefighters Through Federal Grant

Posted on: October 16, 2019

CALL OF ELECTION - Public Notice of the City of Surprise, Arizona.

Posted on: October 21, 2019

Surprise expands library services with increased hours & new location

Posted on: October 16, 2019

Fall 2019 Progress Magazine released

Posted on: October 1, 2019

City wins national video award for “The Moving Wall Vietnam Memorial” visit

Posted on: October 1, 2019

City of Surprise recruiting new tourism events; grant funding available

Posted on: September 26, 2019

Surprise Fire-Medical donates fire engine to Valley Vista High School Fire Science program

Posted on: September 25, 2019

Mayor proclaims Surprise a Dementia Friendly City

Posted on: September 18, 2019

Citywide transportation projects update; Litchfield Road widening begins 9/30

Posted on: September 16, 2019

Surprise breaks ground on new Fire Station 304

Posted on: September 9, 2019

New Explore Surprise Episode - Youth Programs!

Posted on: July 9, 2018

Rising costs amid a volatile recycling market result in changes to city’s collection

Posted on: August 12, 2019

Surprise wins marketing award at the Arizona Governor's Conference on Tourism

Posted on: July 24, 2019

Judge Gaudreau Appointed to AZ Supreme Court Committee

Posted on: July 9, 2019

Neighborhood Grant Program application now available

Posted on: July 1, 2019

National Indoor RV Centers expands to Surprise, brings head-of-household jobs

Posted on: June 7, 2019