The Brief

SURPRISE, Ariz. - The Surprise City Council voted unanimously to approve a resolution opposing Burlington-Northern Santa Fe's (BNSF) railroad hub planned for Wittmann.

What we know:

A big point of contention this evening was communication, or a lack thereof, between BNSF and the City of Surprise.

Both parties said the other was responsible, and at the heart of the issue are West Valley residents who want to keep BNSF from installing a logistics park in their backyards.

Local perspective:

"If you're here in opposition of BNSF, can you please stand for me?" asked Laura Deaver.

Surprise City Council chambers were full tonight with West Valley residents who hope to derail a $3.2 billion railroad hub in Wittmann. The council supported that opposition with its own resolution a

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