Corporation Commissioner
Marquez Peterson, Lea (REP)
Candidate Info
Lea Marquez Peterson is a member of the Arizona Corporation Commissioner and a lifelong Republican. She has spent her time at the Commission holding utilities accountable to ratepayers and fighting for affordable, reliable energy. As the only current member of the Commission from outside of Maricopa County, Lea is a fierce advocate for rural communities, ratepayers, and the entire state of Arizona. Before her time on the Commission Lea was an entrepreneur and small business owner. Lea previously owned and operated a chain of gasoline stations & convenience stores in the Tucson region as well as a business brokerage firm. Lea served as President & CEO of the Tucson Hispanic Chamber for close to ten years, and previously served as the Executive Director for Greater Tucson Leadership. Since taking over as CEO of the Tucson Hispanic Chamber, Lea was instrumental in growing the chamber from representing roughly 300 small businesses to over 1800. She received her undergraduate degrees in Marketing and Entrepreneurship from the University of Arizona, and her Masters in Business Administration from Pepperdine University. Lea has resided in Arizona for over 40 years. Lea and her husband Dan live in Tucson with their two children
Lea Marquez Peterson is a member of the Arizona Corporation Commissioner and a lifelong Republican. She has spent her time at the Commission holding utilities accountable to ratepayers and fighting for affordable, reliable energy. As the only current member of the Commission from outside of Maricopa County, Lea is a fierce advocate for rural communities, ratepayers, and the entire state of Arizona. Before her time on the Commission Lea was an entrepreneur and small business owner. Lea previously owned and operated a chain of gasoline stations & convenience stores in the Tucson region as well as a business brokerage firm. Lea served as President & CEO of the Tucson Hispanic Chamber for close to ten years, and previously served as the Executive Director for Greater Tucson Leadership. Since taking over as CEO of the Tucson Hispanic Chamber, Lea was instrumental in growing the chamber from representing roughly 300 small businesses to over 1800. She received her undergraduate degrees in Marketing and Entrepreneurship from the University of Arizona, and her Masters in Business Administration from Pepperdine University. Lea has resided in Arizona for over 40 years. Lea and her husband Dan live in Tucson with their two children
Electors:
O'Connor, James "Jim" (REP)
Candidate Info
Jim brings a unique, needed skill-set that is currently absent at the Arizona Corporation Commission. With 42 years experience in finance, responsible for regulatory compliance, investment portfolio management, and enterprise leadership, Jim is the only candidate with that expertise. Jim advised the California State Senate on rewriting investment law, ensuring that the notorious Orange County bankruptcy would not be repeated. As a Constitutional Conservative, Jim O'Connor will protect utility customers from unworkable, ideologically based ideas that would cause rates to skyrocket, crack down on financial crime, fight unsound regulations, restore public trust in the Corporation Commission, and — most importantly — uphold the Arizona State Constitution. Jim has served for 12 years on the Board of Grace Line Ministries, a non-profit Christian mentoring organization. He enjoyed four years of enrichment studies at Phoenix Seminary and is a partner at Pinnacle Forum in Phoenix. Jim's wisdom, integrity, and experience make him the right man for this job. Write-In Jim O'Connor for Corporation Commissioner on the August 4th, 2020 Republican Primary Ballot.
Jim brings a unique, needed skill-set that is currently absent at the Arizona Corporation Commission. With 42 years experience in finance, responsible for regulatory compliance, investment portfolio management, and enterprise leadership, Jim is the only candidate with that expertise. Jim advised the California State Senate on rewriting investment law, ensuring that the notorious Orange County bankruptcy would not be repeated. As a Constitutional Conservative, Jim O'Connor will protect utility customers from unworkable, ideologically based ideas that would cause rates to skyrocket, crack down on financial crime, fight unsound regulations, restore public trust in the Corporation Commission, and — most importantly — uphold the Arizona State Constitution. Jim has served for 12 years on the Board of Grace Line Ministries, a non-profit Christian mentoring organization. He enjoyed four years of enrichment studies at Phoenix Seminary and is a partner at Pinnacle Forum in Phoenix. Jim's wisdom, integrity, and experience make him the right man for this job. Write-In Jim O'Connor for Corporation Commissioner on the August 4th, 2020 Republican Primary Ballot.
Electors:
Sloan, Eric (REP)
Candidate Info
Eric Sloan is a Conservative Republican business owner for the Corporation Commission As a small business owner, husband, and father, I will make sure that Arizona’s utilities are prepared to meet the challenges of the 21st century economy. I will make sure that we have what we need to compete for jobs, so my daughter and your children will not have to leave Arizona to find a career. I will guarantee ratepayers are protected from out-of-control increases in their rates and that we are continuing to innovate and improve our power and water sources. Everyone in Arizona will be able to trust that their power and water company will provide a safe, affordable and reliable product. Together we will make Arizona the #1 state for safe, reliable, and affordable utilities in the country. I would appreciate your support and most importantly I am asking you for your vote" Eric Sloan Republican for Corporation Commission [email protected]
Eric Sloan is a Conservative Republican business owner for the Corporation Commission As a small business owner, husband, and father, I will make sure that Arizona’s utilities are prepared to meet the challenges of the 21st century economy. I will make sure that we have what we need to compete for jobs, so my daughter and your children will not have to leave Arizona to find a career. I will guarantee ratepayers are protected from out-of-control increases in their rates and that we are continuing to innovate and improve our power and water sources. Everyone in Arizona will be able to trust that their power and water company will provide a safe, affordable and reliable product. Together we will make Arizona the #1 state for safe, reliable, and affordable utilities in the country. I would appreciate your support and most importantly I am asking you for your vote" Eric Sloan Republican for Corporation Commission [email protected]
Electors:
Mundell, William "Bill" (DEM)
Address:
8333 N. Mockingbird Lane
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Phone:
602-820-2578
602-820-2578
Candidate Info
Bill grew up in Arizona and graduated from ASU with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science. He then graduated from law school from St. Mary's University. Bill has a long history of public service in Arizona. After fighting police and judicial corruption in Chandler, Bill was appointed at age 27, Presiding Judge of the Chandler Municipal Court, where he served for six years. Bill served in the Arizona House of Representatives for six years and was Chair of the Environment Committee. During his tenure, Bill wrote numerous laws protecting Arizona's environment, including a historic law preventing Arizona from becoming the nation’s dumping ground for hazardous waste, the state’s first recycling law, laws protecting our native plants, rivers, and the Phoenix Mountain Preserves. Bill served as a Commissioner on the Corporation Commission for nine years (1999 to 2009). When he was Chair, Arizona was one of the first states to require its utilities generate a percentage of their electricity from renewable sources, solar and wind. In 2006, he co-authored the current renewable energy requirement in Arizona: The REST Rules. They substantially increased the required renewable energy percentage and at the time, made Arizona a leader in the installation of rooftop solar.
Bill grew up in Arizona and graduated from ASU with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science. He then graduated from law school from St. Mary's University. Bill has a long history of public service in Arizona. After fighting police and judicial corruption in Chandler, Bill was appointed at age 27, Presiding Judge of the Chandler Municipal Court, where he served for six years. Bill served in the Arizona House of Representatives for six years and was Chair of the Environment Committee. During his tenure, Bill wrote numerous laws protecting Arizona's environment, including a historic law preventing Arizona from becoming the nation’s dumping ground for hazardous waste, the state’s first recycling law, laws protecting our native plants, rivers, and the Phoenix Mountain Preserves. Bill served as a Commissioner on the Corporation Commission for nine years (1999 to 2009). When he was Chair, Arizona was one of the first states to require its utilities generate a percentage of their electricity from renewable sources, solar and wind. In 2006, he co-authored the current renewable energy requirement in Arizona: The REST Rules. They substantially increased the required renewable energy percentage and at the time, made Arizona a leader in the installation of rooftop solar.
Electors:
Stanfield, Shea (DEM)
Candidate Info
The Arizona Corporation Commission's Mission, quite simply, is to power Arizona's future. This means oversight of utility services, growing Arizona's economy through attracting and encouraging new business, and protecting Arizona citizens in enforcing an ethical securities marketplace. The "Mission" also states the Commission is to modernize an efficient, effective, and responsive government agency. I am running for a seat on the Arizona Corporation Commission because we must be more responsive in attracting, encouraging, and growing sustainable resources for Arizona's clean energy future. Commissioners are responsible for making policy, sitting in judgment, and advocating on behalf of Arizona citizens. I have been a resident of Arizona since 1957 and come to this position having served two terms on the Cave Creek Town Council, a term on the Town's Board of Adjustment, many years as a board member and environmental activist, a teacher in our public schools, and the mother of two sons. It is obvious Arizona is increasingly falling behind in implementing clean, sustainable, and renewable energy sources. It's time to take the lead, set our environmental priorities, and elect individuals who will vigorously pursue sustainable outcomes and resources for Arizona's citizens.
The Arizona Corporation Commission's Mission, quite simply, is to power Arizona's future. This means oversight of utility services, growing Arizona's economy through attracting and encouraging new business, and protecting Arizona citizens in enforcing an ethical securities marketplace. The "Mission" also states the Commission is to modernize an efficient, effective, and responsive government agency. I am running for a seat on the Arizona Corporation Commission because we must be more responsive in attracting, encouraging, and growing sustainable resources for Arizona's clean energy future. Commissioners are responsible for making policy, sitting in judgment, and advocating on behalf of Arizona citizens. I have been a resident of Arizona since 1957 and come to this position having served two terms on the Cave Creek Town Council, a term on the Town's Board of Adjustment, many years as a board member and environmental activist, a teacher in our public schools, and the mother of two sons. It is obvious Arizona is increasingly falling behind in implementing clean, sustainable, and renewable energy sources. It's time to take the lead, set our environmental priorities, and elect individuals who will vigorously pursue sustainable outcomes and resources for Arizona's citizens.
Electors:
Tovar, Anna (DEM)
Candidate Info
Anna Tovar and her husband have been married for over 20 years and have two wonderful sons. She is a proud Arizona native and has served her community as a teacher, mentor and elected official. Anna was a schoolteacher for five years, served on the Tolleson City Council for over seven years, and was Vice Mayor for two years until she was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives. In 2013, she won election to the State Senate. As a State Legislator, Anna earned a reputation as a leader who fought for the dignity of all people. In 2011, she championed the effort to restore funding for nearly 100 patients on the transplant list, saving many lives. In 2016, Anna was the first woman elected to be Tolleson’s Mayor where she continued delivering results to make people’s lives better. The one question Anna always asked herself before making any decision is this: will it be good for my residents and the long-term future of our community? The answer to that question is why she is now running for the Arizona Corporation Commission - to restore transparency and integrity to the Corporation Commission.
Anna Tovar and her husband have been married for over 20 years and have two wonderful sons. She is a proud Arizona native and has served her community as a teacher, mentor and elected official. Anna was a schoolteacher for five years, served on the Tolleson City Council for over seven years, and was Vice Mayor for two years until she was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives. In 2013, she won election to the State Senate. As a State Legislator, Anna earned a reputation as a leader who fought for the dignity of all people. In 2011, she championed the effort to restore funding for nearly 100 patients on the transplant list, saving many lives. In 2016, Anna was the first woman elected to be Tolleson’s Mayor where she continued delivering results to make people’s lives better. The one question Anna always asked herself before making any decision is this: will it be good for my residents and the long-term future of our community? The answer to that question is why she is now running for the Arizona Corporation Commission - to restore transparency and integrity to the Corporation Commission.
Electors:
Finerd, Patrick (REP)
(Write-In Candidate)
Phone:
480-845-3469
480-845-3469
Candidate Info
I am running for the Commission as a write in to defend all Arizonans from utility companies and other companies who have unfairly raised our rates and put people in danger. I will make sure that we have what we need to compete for jobs, so everyone will not have to leave Arizona to find a career. I will guarantee and promise ratepayers are protected from out-of-control increases in their rates and that we are continuing to innovate and improve our power and water sources and always be prepared for pandemics. Everyone in Arizona will be able to trust that their power and water company will provide a safe, affordable and reliable product. Together we will make Arizona the #1 state for safe, reliable, and affordable utilities in the country. I love being involved and working with the community. I was an appointed and elected Precinct Committeeman , Appointed Notary through the state of Arizona and I am also a Appointed Board Member for the Selective Service of the State of Arizona.I was born and raised in Arizona . I’ve volunteered to help with campaigns and other different things.
I am running for the Commission as a write in to defend all Arizonans from utility companies and other companies who have unfairly raised our rates and put people in danger. I will make sure that we have what we need to compete for jobs, so everyone will not have to leave Arizona to find a career. I will guarantee and promise ratepayers are protected from out-of-control increases in their rates and that we are continuing to innovate and improve our power and water sources and always be prepared for pandemics. Everyone in Arizona will be able to trust that their power and water company will provide a safe, affordable and reliable product. Together we will make Arizona the #1 state for safe, reliable, and affordable utilities in the country. I love being involved and working with the community. I was an appointed and elected Precinct Committeeman , Appointed Notary through the state of Arizona and I am also a Appointed Board Member for the Selective Service of the State of Arizona.I was born and raised in Arizona . I’ve volunteered to help with campaigns and other different things.
Electors:
Gibson, Christina (IND)
(Write-In Candidate)
Candidate Info
I want to keep it simple. Here's what I believe based on what I've experienced... I believe in true freedom for every individual. I believe that far too often the average American has been unheard, especially the vulnerable and the minority groups. I believe it's time for politicians to actually listen to the people and take action according to what they've heard from the people. That's it. Tell me what you want and I'll listen sincerely without feedback from industry and big dollar donors.
I want to keep it simple. Here's what I believe based on what I've experienced... I believe in true freedom for every individual. I believe that far too often the average American has been unheard, especially the vulnerable and the minority groups. I believe it's time for politicians to actually listen to the people and take action according to what they've heard from the people. That's it. Tell me what you want and I'll listen sincerely without feedback from industry and big dollar donors.
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