THEME SONG (MIXED BY REBEKAH USING THE THE FOLLOWING SOUNDS/EFFECTS):

• “Float and Fly.mp3” by outerandeventhorizon (https://freesound.org/s/488808) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “auto horn honks (…).wav” by kyles (https://freesound.org/s/406171) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “Continuous-Traffic.wav” by klangfabrik (https://freesound.org/s/570535) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “traffic medium (…).wav by kyles (https://freesound.org/s/407330) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “countdown from 10.wav” by goodfelo (https://freesound.org/s/188502) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “(…) switch OFF.wav” by 16HPanskaBenda_Jonas (https://freesound.org/s/503628) | License: Creative Commons 0

SOURCES & NEWS ARTICLES RELATED TO CONTENT DISCUSSED THIS EPISODE:

• The Grand Failure Presentation (shared with City of Surprise Government & Mayor Skip Hall on 12/06/2023)

• City of Surprise ‘Safe & Environmentally Healthy Community’ Dashboard (Fire-Medical, Police, Crash Data, DUIs, etc.)

• Arizona Department of Transportation Feasibility Study # F0472 (US-60 & Loop 303/163rd Ave Corridor)

• United States Census Bureau 2020 Census Data (Additional Data Available on Wikipedia)

• City of Surprise District 1 Community Meeting Presentation (Councilman Nick Haney shared on 12/20/2023)

• ADOT Presentation on US-60/163rd Ave Intersection & Traffic Interchange Improvements (shared at the D1 Meeting on 12/20/2023)

• Maricopa Association of Governments Overview & Proposition 479 Presentation (shared at the D1 Meeting on 12/20/2023)

• MAG Long-Term Socioeconomic Projections for Surprise Municipal Planning Area

• Surprise City Council Meeting Minutes (regarding Development Impact Fees on 05/19/2019)

• City of Surprise Current Development Services Fee Schedule (dated 10/06/2021 & still in effect as of recording)

• TischlerBise Study on Behalf of City of Surprise (dated November 2023)

• Attorneys: Morristown development more than decade away (The Wickenburg Sun article dated 10/13/2021)

• Rural residents worry there’s not enough water to build 5,000 new homes in West Valley (12 News article dated 05/30/2022)

• Numerous Articles from the Surprise Independent Newspaper

  • Surprise council approved Altamira plat, Paradise Acres rezoning (05/10/2017)
  • Surprise Planning & Zoning says no to Paloma Creek rezone (04/28/2021)
  • Surprise council unanimously approves Paloma Creek annexation, OKs rezoning by 6-1 vote (06/16/2021)
  • Surprise staring at another annexation (06/24/2021)
  • Surprise adds 20 acres in latest annexation (11/01/2021)
  • Surprise wants to speed up process of projects (02/22/2022)
  • New proposal at Asante in Surprise blends retail, residences (01/27/2023)
  • Arizona garners $179M in federal transit funds (02/02/2023)
  • Surprise details fire station, pool project plans (05/10/2023)
  • Surprise, Youngtown growing in different ways (06/06/2023)
  • Surprise passes final $881.3 million budget (06/07/2023)
  • Surprise starts work on Dale Lane ‘apron’ with 163rd (06/19/2023)
  • Surprise planning board backs adjusted Prose apartment configuration (07/08/2023)
  • Affordable housing still a struggle in Surprise (07/10/2023)
  • Surprise residents, council place priority on transit plans (07/14/2023)
  • 2 bonds up for question in Surprise special election (09/21/2023)
  • Light rail extension into West Valley requires detour around State Capitol (09/23/2023)
  • Surprise going big for new pool project (10/13/2023)
  • Surprise aims for beauty in next strategic plan update (10/19/2023)
  • North Copper Canyon homes get look in Surprise (11/07/2023)
  • Surprise publicly courting retail giant IKEA (11/10/2023)
  • Regional transportation plan relies on voters approving sales tax in 2024, MAG official says (12/12/2023)
  • Surprise, regional officials battle traffic issues (12/29/2023)
  • ADOT seeks bids for electric vehicle charging stations (01/22/2024)

ADDITIONAL SOUND EFFECTS & MUSIC UTILIZED THIS EPISODE:

• “Indoor_OnOffSwitch (…).wav” by yake01 (https://freesound.org/s/574630) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “US Anthem First part (…).wav” by trader_one (https://freesound.org/s/648476) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “windingOldAlarmClock.wav” by tenkism (https://freesound.org/s/414260) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “Rim shot.wav” by jmayoff (https://freesound.org/s/256959) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “Horn 1 (too-doo Clown).mp3” by FunWithSound (https://freesound.org/s/608085) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “sneeze.mp3” by baleaman (https://freesound.org/s/692845) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “Girl Screaming_01.wav” by tomattka (https://freesound.org/s/400183) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “goblin angry.wav” by Fenodyrie (https://freesound.org/s/565925) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “Hell yeah! shout” by JapanYoshiTheGamer (https://freesound.org/s/384981) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “Ticking Timer 05 Sec.wav” by MATRIXXX_ (https://freesound.org/s/487725) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “aww-cute-reaction” by vahdena (https://freesound.org/s/518860) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “Glimmer.wav” by opticalillusions (https://freesound.org/s/521873) | License: Creative Commons 0

THEME SONG (MIXED BY REBEKAH USING THE FOLLOWING SOUNDS/EFFECTS):

• “Float and Fly.mp3” by outerandeventhorizon (https://freesound.org/s/488808) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “auto horn honks (…).wav” by kyles (https://freesound.org/s/406171) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “Continuous-Traffic.wav” by klangfabrik (https://freesound.org/s/570535) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “traffic medium (…).wav by kyles (https://freesound.org/s/407330) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “countdown from 10.wav” by goodfelo (https://freesound.org/s/188502) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “(…) switch OFF.wav” by 16HPanskaBenda_Jonas (https://freesound.org/s/503628) | License: Creative Commons 0

SOURCES & NEWS ARTICLES RELATED TO CONTENT DISCUSSED THIS EPISODE:

• City of Surprise ‘Safe & Environmentally Healthy Community’ Dashboard (Fire-Medical, Police, Crash Data, DUIs, etc.)

• City of Surprise Current Development Services Fee Schedule (dated 10/06/2021 & still in effect today)

• TischlerBise Study on Behalf of City of Surprise (dated November 2023)

• Surprise City Council Meeting Agenda – 02/20/2024 (with updated TischlerBise Study, which was approved during session)

• Surprise Arizona Community Profile for 2023-2024 (document to market Surprise for enterprise & development)

• Surprise planning commission calls for traffic light (04/19/2021)

• Penske truck driver arrested, accused of manslaughter in Surprise on Grand Ave (04/05/2022)

• Leaders seek solutions for traffic congestion in growing part of West Valley (05/12/2023)

• Two dead, one in custody after reported DUI crash in Surprise (10/14/2023)

• Two Major Accidents on US 60 in Surprise Arizona Highlight Highway Safety Concerns (02/09/2024)

• US 60 reopens in Surprise following crash involving 2 semi-trucks, car (02/09/2024)

ADDITIONAL SOUND EFFECTS & MUSIC UTILIZED THIS EPISODE:

• “Much Rejoicing.wav” by mythmade (https://freesound.org/s/696511) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “Audio Scratch” by CS279 (https://freesound.org/s/198777) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “Audi R8 Idling (…).wav” by Jonas_Jocys (https://freesound.org/s/457733) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “Crickets.wav” by ItsTheGoodstuff (https://freesound.org/s/656116) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “CensorBeep5S.mp3” by bthv (https://freesound.org/s/330346) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “16-bit remix of (…).flac” by Timbre (https://freesound.org/s/202175) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “SciFi Gun – Mega (…) by dpren (https://freesound.org/s/440147) License: Creative Commons 0

• “Intermission” arranged by Tony McCahill (https://musescore.com/tonymccahill/scores/1069316) | License: None

THEME SONG (MIXED BY REBEKAH USING THE FOLLOWING SOUNDS/EFFECTS):

• “Float and Fly.mp3” by outerandeventhorizon (https://freesound.org/s/488808) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “auto horn honks (…).wav” by kyles (https://freesound.org/s/406171) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “Continuous-Traffic.wav” by klangfabrik (https://freesound.org/s/570535) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “traffic medium (…).wav by kyles (https://freesound.org/s/407330) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “countdown from 10.wav” by goodfelo (https://freesound.org/s/188502) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “(…) switch OFF.wav” by 16HPanskaBenda_Jonas (https://freesound.org/s/503628) | License: Creative Commons 0

SOURCES & NEWS ARTICLES RELATED TO CONTENT DISCUSSED THIS EPISODE:

• Run for Office (Arizona Clean Elections Commission)

• 2024 Election Information (City Clerk’s Office – SurpriseAZ.gov)

• Notice of Call of Election – Thursday, February 15th, 2024 (SurpriseAZ.gov)

• E-Qual Portal (Arizona Secretary of State & Citizens Clean Elections Commission)

• Kevin Sartor – Sartor4Surprise.com (Candidate Website)

• Kevin Sartor’s Candidate Nomination Petition (E-Qual Portal)

ADDITIONAL SOUND EFFECTS & MUSIC UTILIZED THIS EPISODE:

• “Announcement sound” by PearceWilsonKing (https://freesound.org/s/249523) | License: Creative Commons 0

• Text-to-Speech created by Talk: Text to Voice | Google Play Store | License: N/A

THEME SONG (MIXED BY REBEKAH USING THE FOLLOWING SOUNDS/EFFECTS):

• “Float and Fly.mp3” by outerandeventhorizon (https://freesound.org/s/488808) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “auto horn honks (…).wav” by kyles (https://freesound.org/s/406171) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “Continuous-Traffic.wav” by klangfabrik (https://freesound.org/s/570535) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “traffic medium (…).wav by kyles (https://freesound.org/s/407330) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “countdown from 10.wav” by goodfelo (https://freesound.org/s/188502) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “(…) switch OFF.wav” by 16HPanskaBenda_Jonas (https://freesound.org/s/503628) | License: Creative Commons 0

SOURCES & NEWS ARTICLES RELATED TO CONTENT DISCUSSED THIS EPISODE:

• Surprise to stage mayor battle, uncontested council races (04/02/2024)

• Surprise Mayoral Candidate Invesitgated for Removing Sign (05/07/2024)

• 2024 Election Information (City Clerk’s Office – SurpriseAZ.gov)

• Notice of Call of Election – Thursday, February 15th, 2024 (SurpriseAZ.gov)

• Surprise City Government Candidate Websites:

• • Aly Cline – ElectAlyCline.com (Mayoral Candidate Website)
  • Kevin Sartor – Sartor4Surprise.com (Mayoral Candidate Website)

• Legal Information Pertaining to Signgate 2024:

  • City of Surprise Policies & Procedures Manual
  • Surprise Municipal Code (SMC) Chapter 109 Section 109-1.17
  • Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) Title 16 Chapter 1.1 Section 16-192
  • Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) Title 16 Chapter 7 Section 16-1019

  • Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) Title 38 Chapter 3 Section 38-504

• Links to Video Footage & Social Media Posts of Signgate 2024:

• • Facebook #1 – https://www.facebook.com/share/r/fDJczjACChjCZ2iX
  • Facebook #2 – https://www.facebook.com/share/r/m6j4zJC5dWPeDcnx
  • Instagram #1 – https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5C6siQPxof
  • Instagram #2 – https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5C7mq3PGaY
  • TikTok #1 – https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrandfailure/video/7351279392053595434
  • TikTok #2 – https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrandfailure/video/7351278098836507946
  • Twitter / X #1 – https://x.com/thegrandfailure/status/1773217357025976744
  • Twitter / X #2 – https://x.com/thegrandfailure/status/1773216695508767032
  • YouTube #1 – https://youtu.be/IBtZ5fRdP-0?si=IZJ_Zmo5urcKZRWK
  • YouTube #2 – https://youtu.be/MK3n5EtVnxk?si=NpYxTheDCWo23_z9

ADDITIONAL SOUND EFFECTS & MUSIC UTILIZED THIS EPISODE:

• Richard Nixon audio excerpt provided by public records from the Watergate Scandal speech (11/17/1973)

• “film_static_04.wav” by joedeshon (https://freesound.org/s/329673) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “DeLorean DMC-12 (…)” by soundadvices (https://freesound.org/s/146189) | License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0

• “DeepFake Dead President #37.flac” by Timbre (https://freesound.org/s/687026) | License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0

• “Transformed wind chimes (…)” by Philip_Goddard (https://freesound.org/s/733220) | License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0

• “Alien Space Sound 02” by Jagadamba (https://freesound.org/s/253904) | License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0

• “Oh please comon (…)” by Duisterwho (https://freesound.org/s/643305) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “Please begging (…)” by Duisterwho (https://freesound.org/s/643462) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “Whistle down voice fx (…)” by daalvinz (https://freesound.org/s/394229) | License: Creative Commons 0

THEME SONG (MIXED BY REBEKAH USING THE FOLLOWING SOUNDS/EFFECTS):

• “Float and Fly.mp3” by outerandeventhorizon (https://freesound.org/s/488808) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “auto horn honks (…).wav” by kyles (https://freesound.org/s/406171) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “Continuous-Traffic.wav” by klangfabrik (https://freesound.org/s/570535) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “traffic medium (…).wav by kyles (https://freesound.org/s/407330) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “countdown from 10.wav” by goodfelo (https://freesound.org/s/188502) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “(…) switch OFF.wav” by 16HPanskaBenda_Jonas (https://freesound.org/s/503628) | License: Creative Commons 0

SOURCES & NEWS ARTICLES RELATED TO CONTENT DISCUSSED THIS EPISODE:

• Regular City Council Meeting Agenda – January 5th, 2021 (SurpriseAZ.gov)

• Surprise Mayoral Candidate Investigated for Removing Sign (05/07/2024)

• Surprise Mayoral Candidate Faces Complaint Over Ripping Down Opponent’s Sign (05/11/2024)

• Surprise Mayoral Candidate Wants Councilmember Censured (05/17/2024)

• Surprise Mayoral Hopeful Accuses Opponent of Using City Resources to Campaign for Office (05/21/2024)

• Surprise Council to Investigate Cline’s Campaigning (05/22/2024)

• With Allegations Mounting, Surprise Seeks Legal Review of Cline’s Campaign Activities (05/22/2024)

• No Charges for Cline, but Surprise Council May Still Punish Her (06/18/2024)

• Surprise Councilmember Censured for Questionable Campaigning (06/19/2024)

• Surprise Moves to Censure Councilmember Aly Cline After Several Allegations (06/20/2024)

• LD29 GOP Group Removes Surprise Councilmember (06/25/2024)

• Surprise Mayor Candidate: Opponent Should Pay for City’s Ethics Inquiry on Her (06/27/2024)

• Outside Legal Counsel’s Investigation & Report on Allegations Against Cline:

• • Report – Investigation & Findings into Allegations Against Councilmember Aly Cline (Pierce Coleman PLLC)

   

• Links to Video Footage of Cline Influencing the Election:

• • Councilwoman Cline Engages in Censorship (The Grand Failure on YouTube)
  • Cline Campaigns ILLEGALLY – March 15, 2024 (The Grand Failure on YouTube)
  • Cline Disparages Her Opponent While ILLEGALLY CAMPAIGNING – April 26, 2024 (The Grand Failure on YouTube)
  • Cline ILLEGALLY CAMPAIGNING – April 26, 2024 (The Grand Failure on YouTube)

   

• Surprise City Government Candidate Websites:

• • Aly Cline – ElectAlyCline.com (Mayoral Candidate Website)
  • Ed Cunningham – EdCunninghamforMayor.com (Mayoral Candidate Website)
  • Kevin Sartor – Sartor4Surprise.com (Mayoral Candidate Website)

ADDITIONAL SOUND EFFECTS & MUSIC UTILIZED THIS EPISODE:

• Surprise City Council audio excerpt provided by public records from Surprise City Council Meeting (01/05/2021)

• “end_of_film_static.wav” by joedeshon (https://freesound.org/s/117123) | License: Attribution 4.0

• Councilmember Alyson “Aly” Cline audio excerpts provided by video recordings via The Grand Failure on YouTube

• City Manager Roberty “Bob” Wingenroth audio excerpt recorded by Rebekah Massie via phone conversation (12/13/2023)

• “VHS tape clicks (…)” by TRP (https://freesound.org/s/574865) | License: Creative Commons 0

THEME SONG (MIXED BY REBEKAH USING THE FOLLOWING SOUNDS/EFFECTS):

• “Float and Fly.mp3” by outerandeventhorizon (https://freesound.org/s/488808) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “auto horn honks (…).wav” by kyles (https://freesound.org/s/406171) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “Continuous-Traffic.wav” by klangfabrik (https://freesound.org/s/570535) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “traffic medium (…).wav by kyles (https://freesound.org/s/407330) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “countdown from 10.wav” by goodfelo (https://freesound.org/s/188502) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “(…) switch OFF.wav” by 16HPanskaBenda_Jonas (https://freesound.org/s/503628) | License: Creative Commons 0

SOURCES & NEWS ARTICLES RELATED TO CONTENT DISCUSSED THIS EPISODE:

• Regular City Council Meeting Agenda – January 5th, 2021 (SurpriseAZ.gov)

• Surprise Mayoral Candidate Investigated for Removing Sign (05/07/2024)

• Surprise Mayoral Candidate Faces Complaint Over Ripping Down Opponent’s Sign (05/11/2024)

• Surprise Mayoral Candidate Wants Councilmember Censured (05/17/2024)

• Surprise Mayoral Hopeful Accuses Opponent of Using City Resources to Campaign for Office (05/21/2024)

• Surprise Council to Investigate Cline’s Campaigning (05/22/2024)

• With Allegations Mounting, Surprise Seeks Legal Review of Cline’s Campaign Activities (05/22/2024)

• No Charges for Cline, but Surprise Council May Still Punish Her (06/18/2024)

• Surprise Councilmember Censured for Questionable Campaigning (06/19/2024)

• Surprise Moves to Censure Councilmember Aly Cline After Several Allegations (06/20/2024)

• LD29 GOP Group Removes Surprise Councilmember (06/25/2024)

• Surprise Mayor Candidate: Opponent Should Pay for City’s Ethics Inquiry on Her (06/27/2024)

• Outside Legal Counsel’s Investigation & Report on Allegations Against Cline:

• • Report – Investigation & Findings into Allegations Against Councilmember Aly Cline (Pierce Coleman PLLC)

   

• Links to Video Footage of Cline Influencing the Election:

• • Councilwoman Cline Engages in Censorship (The Grand Failure on YouTube)
  • Cline Campaigns ILLEGALLY – March 15, 2024 (The Grand Failure on YouTube)
  • Cline Disparages Her Opponent While ILLEGALLY CAMPAIGNING – April 26, 2024 (The Grand Failure on YouTube)
  • Cline ILLEGALLY CAMPAIGNING – April 26, 2024 (The Grand Failure on YouTube)

   

• Surprise City Government Candidate Websites:

• • Aly Cline – ElectAlyCline.com (Mayoral Candidate Website)
  • Ed Cunningham – EdCunninghamforMayor.com (Mayoral Candidate Website)
  • Kevin Sartor – Sartor4Surprise.com (Mayoral Candidate Website)

ADDITIONAL SOUND EFFECTS & MUSIC UTILIZED THIS EPISODE:

• AI Voiceover Intro created with ElevenLabs using voice “Dave” (ElevenLabs.io)

• “Crickets and frogs in Camargue.wav” by truflabart (https://freesound.org/s/125875) | License: Attribution NonCommercial 3.0

• OJ Simpson Trial audio excerpt provided by public records videoed during court preceedings (June 1995)

THEME SONG (MIXED BY REBEKAH USING THE FOLLOWING SOUNDS/EFFECTS:

• “Float and Fly.mp3” by outerandeventhorizon (https://freesound.org/s/488808) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “auto horn honks (…).wav” by kyles (https://freesound.org/s/406171) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “Continuous-Traffic.wav” by klangfabrik (https://freesound.org/s/570535) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “traffic medium (…).wav by kyles (https://freesound.org/s/407330) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “countdown from 10.wav” by goodfelo (https://freesound.org/s/188502) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “(…) switch OFF.wav” by 16HPanskaBenda_Jonas (https://freesound.org/s/503628) | License: Creative Commons 0

SOURCES & NEWS ARTICLES RELATED TO CONTENT DISCUSSED THIS EPISODE:

• Ballots Mailed Out to Surprise Voters (07/03/2024)

• Uncontested Races for Surprise’s 3 Council Seats Give Candidates Clear Path for Office (07/08/2024)

ADDITIONAL SOUND EFFECTS & MUSIC UTILIZED THIS EPISODE:

• “Cue Scratch.wav” by Racche (https://freesound.org/s/160907) | License: Attribution 3.0

• “Scratch Speed.wav” by Racche (https://freesound.org/s/160909) | License: Attribution 3.0

THEME SONG (MIXED BY REBEKAH USING THE FOLLOWING SOUNDS/EFFECTS):

• “Float and Fly.mp3” by outerandeventhorizon (https://freesound.org/s/488808) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “auto horn honks (…).wav” by kyles (https://freesound.org/s/406171) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “Continuous-Traffic.wav” by klangfabrik (https://freesound.org/s/570535) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “traffic medium (…).wav by kyles (https://freesound.org/s/407330) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “countdown from 10.wav” by goodfelo (https://freesound.org/s/188502) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “(…) switch OFF.wav” by 16HPanskaBenda_Jonas (https://freesound.org/s/503628) | License: Creative Commons 0

SOURCES & NEWS ARTICLES RELATED TO CONTENT DISCUSSED THIS EPISODE:

• Ballots Mailed Out to Surprise Voters (07/03/2024)

• Uncontested Races for Surprise’s 3 Council Seats Give Candidates Clear Path for Office (07/08/2024)

ADDITIONAL SOUND EFFECTS & MUSIC UTILIZED THIS EPISODE:

• “Cue Scratch.wav” by Racche (https://freesound.org/s/160907) | License: Attribution 3.0

• “Scratch Speed.wav” by Racche (https://freesound.org/s/160909) | License: Attribution 3.0

THEME SONG (MIXED BY REBEKAH USING THE FOLLOWING SOUNDS/EFFECTS):

• “Float and Fly.mp3” by outerandeventhorizon (https://freesound.org/s/488808) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “auto horn honks (…).wav” by kyles (https://freesound.org/s/406171) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “Continuous-Traffic.wav” by klangfabrik (https://freesound.org/s/570535) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “traffic medium (…).wav by kyles (https://freesound.org/s/407330) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “countdown from 10.wav” by goodfelo (https://freesound.org/s/188502) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “(…) switch OFF.wav” by 16HPanskaBenda_Jonas (https://freesound.org/s/503628) | License: Creative Commons 0

SOURCES & NEWS ARTICLES RELATED TO CONTENT DISCUSSED THIS EPISODE:

• Cunningham Joins Surprise Mayor Race as Write-in (06/13/2024)

• Ballots Mailed Out to Surprise Voters (07/03/2024)

CANDIDATE INFORMATION & WEBSITE:

• Ed Cunningham for Mayor (EdCunninghamForMayor.com)

ADDITIONAL SOUND EFFECTS & MUSIC UTILIZED THIS EPISODE:

• “Cue Scratch.wav” by Racche (https://freesound.org/s/160907) | License: Attribution 3.0

• “Scratch Speed.wav” by Racche (https://freesound.org/s/160909) | License: Attribution 3.0

THEME SONG (MIXED BY REBEKAH USING THE FOLLOWING SOUNDS/EFFECTS):

• “Float and Fly.mp3” by outerandeventhorizon (https://freesound.org/s/488808) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “auto horn honks (…).wav” by kyles (https://freesound.org/s/406171) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “Continuous-Traffic.wav” by klangfabrik (https://freesound.org/s/570535) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “traffic medium (…).wav by kyles (https://freesound.org/s/407330) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “countdown from 10.wav” by goodfelo (https://freesound.org/s/188502) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “(…) switch OFF.wav” by 16HPanskaBenda_Jonas (https://freesound.org/s/503628) | License: Creative Commons 0

SOURCES & NEWS ARTICLES RELATED TO CONTENT DISCUSSED THIS EPISODE:

• Cline, Sartor Try to Woo Surprise Voters at Forum (06/14/2024)

• Ballots Mailed Out to Surprise Voters (07/03/2024)

• 2 Candidates are Running for Surprise Mayor, What to Know (07/08/2024)

CANDIDATE INFORMATION & WEBSITE:

• Kevin Sartor for Mayor (Sartor4Surprise.com)

ADDITIONAL SOUND EFFECTS & MUSIC UTILIZED THIS EPISODE:

• “Cue Scratch.wav” by Racche (https://freesound.org/s/160907) | License: Attribution 3.0

• “Scratch Speed.wav” by Racche (https://freesound.org/s/160909) | License: Attribution 3.0

THEME SONG (MIXED BY REBEKAH USING THE FOLLOWING SOUNDS/EFFECTS):

• “Float and Fly.mp3” by outerandeventhorizon (https://freesound.org/s/488808) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “auto horn honks (…).wav” by kyles (https://freesound.org/s/406171) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “Continuous-Traffic.wav” by klangfabrik (https://freesound.org/s/570535) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “traffic medium (…).wav by kyles (https://freesound.org/s/407330) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “countdown from 10.wav” by goodfelo (https://freesound.org/s/188502) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “(…) switch OFF.wav” by 16HPanskaBenda_Jonas (https://freesound.org/s/503628) | License: Creative Commons 0

SOURCES & NEWS ARTICLES RELATED TO CONTENT DISCUSSED THIS EPISODE:

• Maricopa County Election Results (Search ‘Surprise’ in the ‘Contest Name’ section)

• Sartor Elected Mayor of Surprise; Decisions in Glendale, Peoria Council Races (07/30/2024)

• Pair of Winners Bring New Blood to Surprise City Council (08/05/2024)

• Surprise City Council – Special Meeting (Agenda from 08/12/2024)

• Surprise Calls Special Meeting to Sign Off on Election Totals (08/12/2024)

• Primary Election Final Results for Surprise Mayor, 3 Council Seats, & General Plan (08/12/2024)

• Sartor Officially Claims Surprise Mayor Race (08/13/2024)

• The Five Stages of Team Development and the Role of the Project Manager (ProjectManagement.com)

• Council-Manager Government in Arizona (League of Arizona Cities and Towns)

• Robert’s Rules of Order (RobertsRules.com)

ADDITIONAL SOUND EFFECTS & MUSIC UTILIZED THIS EPISODE:

• AI Voiceover Intro/Cold Open and ‘Quick Disclaimer’ created with ElevenLabs using voice “Adam (Legacy)” (ElevenLabs.io)

• “January Dawn Chorus” by HighPeakEmma (https://freesound.org/s/614666) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “harp gliss 03.mp3” by nomiqbomi (https://freesound.org/s/578781) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “The Fairy Queen’s Spell” by younoise (https://freesound.org/s/718851) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “Ba Dum Bum ALL.aif” by eggsandwichent (https://freesound.org/s/221642) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “Victory (short sting)” by xkeril (https://freesound.org/s/706753) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “Alert short.wav” by Soundwarf (https://freesound.org/s/387533) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “walkietalkie_eot.wav” by IneQuation (https://freesound.org/s/27878) | License: Attribution 3.0

• AI Voiceover ‘End of Transmission’ created with ElevenLabs using voice “Matilda” (ElevenLabs.io)

THEME SONG (MIXED BY REBEKAH USING THE FOLLOWING SOUNDS/EFFECTS):

• “Float and Fly.mp3” by outerandeventhorizon (https://freesound.org/s/488808) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “auto horn honks (…).wav” by kyles (https://freesound.org/s/406171) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “Continuous-Traffic.wav” by klangfabrik (https://freesound.org/s/570535) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “traffic medium (…).wav by kyles (https://freesound.org/s/407330) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “countdown from 10.wav” by goodfelo (https://freesound.org/s/188502) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “(…) switch OFF.wav” by 16HPanskaBenda_Jonas (https://freesound.org/s/503628) | License: Creative Commons 0

SOURCES & NEWS ARTICLES RELATED TO CONTENT DISCUSSED THIS EPISODE:

• Surprise City Council – Regular City Council Meeting (Agenda from 08/20/2024)

• Surprise City Council Meeting Call to the Public – Original Video of Mayor Hall Violating 1A Rights (08/20/2024)

• LAWSUIT: Arizona Mom Sues City After Arrest for Criticizing Government Lawyer’s Pay (09/03/2024)

• JUSTICE: Judge Throws Out Criminal Charge Against Arizona Mom Arrested for Criticizing a City Attorney’s Pay (10/24/2024)

• United States Constitution > Bill of Rights > First Amendment (Ratified by the 1st U.S. Congress in 1791)

• Arizona State Constitution > Declaration of Rights > Section 6 (Adopted at AZ Constitutional Convention in 1910)

• Surprise City Council – Regular City Council Meeting (Agenda from 08/06/2024)

• Surprise City Council Meeting – Residents Speak Out Against Unethical Commission Nominations (08/06/2024)

• Surprise City Council Meeting – Residents Advocating for Transparency & Removal of Corruption (08/06/2024)

ADDITIONAL SOUND EFFECTS & MUSIC UTILIZED THIS EPISODE:

• Cold Open Created Using Various Surprise City Council Meeting Clips and/or Excerpts (SurpriseAZ.gov)

• “Tape Recorder.wav” by Pogotron (https://freesound.org/s/61075) | License: Sampling +

• “robot_conspiracy.wav” by keston (https://freesound.org/s/61809) | License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0

• “Spy Music.wav” by EchoCinematics (https://freesound.org/s/389552) | License: Attribution 3.0

• “Ambience Nighttime at the Park.wav” by 21100267 (https://freesound.org/s/591271) | License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0

• “Ringing” by BrickDeveloper171 (https://freesound.org/s/610304) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “Layered Gunshot 3.wav” by Xenonn (https://freesound.org/s/128293) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “Huge Cinematic Explosion.wav” by musicace17 (https://freesound.org/s/486551) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “Daydream.wav” by DynamicAlgorhythm (https://freesound.org/s/264437) | License: Creative Commons 0

• “Sci-Fi Distant Horn” by onderwish (https://freesound.org/s/421866) | License: Creative Commons 0

• AI Voiceover for “Oh, don’t be so dramatic!” created with ElevenLabs using voice “Laura” (ElevenLabs.io)

• “background people crowd (…)” by Exoticgaming (https://freesound.org/s/678226) | License: Creative Commons 0

• Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. audio excerpt provided by public records from the “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech (04/03/1968)