Kevin is an Air Force Combat Veteran, husband, father, and small business owner.  He served 8 years on the Mesa City Council, and is seeking reelection to the Arizona Corporation Commission

About kevin

Kevin’s public service began early. At the age of 19 he joined the U.S. Air Force and deployed to the Middle East for Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He served 8 years before being honorably discharged in 1996.

Earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Kevin moved to Mesa and worked for Southwest Gas, serving for 17 years in various capacities including engineering and government relations.

Kevin then had the honor of serving Mesa residents on the City Council from 2015 to 2023. He represented Arizona on the national stage as Chair of the National League of Cities Economic Development Committee, on the American Public Gas Associations Public Policy Committee, and as President of Arizona Municipal Water Users Association.

Kevin currently serves the citizens of Arizona on the Arizona Corporation Commission, where he was overwhelmingly elected in November 2022. He currently serves as the Chair of the ACC. He serves nationally on the National Association of Utility Regulators Electric Committee, and regionally on the Body of State Regulators.

About ME

Kevin has spent his career serving others, ensuring that  constituents have a voice in government and are having their concerns heard. 
 
Kevin is running for Corporation Commission to continue the fight against mandates and subsidies, encourage innovation in energy technologies, and ensure Arizona's utilities are investing in the most affordable and reliable generation to keep the lights on across Arizona.

To maintain Arizona’s competitive edge to attract and grow businesses and residents, we must maintain an affordable and reliable energy grid.

About ME

Kevin and Donna have been married for 36years.  They both worked their way through college prior to having children.  Donna's degree is in Fashion Merchandising and Marketing.  She is a full time photographer specializing in Weddings and college and high school seniors.  Both of their kids have graduated from Arizona colleges.  

About ME

Government’s first priority is to protect its citizens. I want to continue that same spirit at the Corporation Commission. We need responsible leaders that are willing to protect the consumers, protect the businesses, and ensure Arizona always maintains a reliable energy grid. We need to continue to push back against California style energy policies and Green New Deal style policies that are trying to find their way into Arizona, and I have the experience and a proven record of fighting against bad policy.

About ME

I have always felt that Government today does not truly represent the people. For eight years as an elected official,  I fought for the citizens of Mesa.    For the past three years, I have fought for the consumers of Arizona to ensure they are protected and our energy grids remain reliable.  As an America First and Arizona First Candidate, my positions are to...                                      
  • Total Elimination of Mandates and Subsidies
              - Mandates and Subsidies 
                 are driving up our rates
  • Continue to ensure our utilities invest in the most affordable and dependable generation to meet today and tomorrow's growth
  • Clear regulation for new Energy technologies to come to Arizona
             - New technologies like Micro-
                Nuclear
  • Transform the Commission into an efficient, well run organization
              - Implement Business One Stop
                 so it's easier for entrepreneurs
                 to start a business
              - Move rate case hearings in a
                 timely manner, eliminating
                 costs borne by ratepayers

My running mate for the second open Corporation Commission seat is Nick Myers. 

Why I'm running.....

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Since being sworn into office in January 2023, Kevin has been either directly responsible for, or caused to happen:
  • Protections to shield consumers from cost shifts from community solar
  • Initiated proceedings to end costly DSM and EE rules that cost rate payers over $3B
  • Eliminated $2.5M from UNS DSM and EE programs
  • Eliminated $3M in subsidies from TEP rate case
  • Saved $3M in annual credit card fees from being shifted to TEP consumers
  • Eliminated $5M from APS's EV program
  • Eliminated over $8M in marketing from APS budget
  • Required APS to demonstrate a sufficient mix of dependable and dispatchable generation before they can close any existing coal plant
  • Fined SWG the largest fine to date ($2M) by the Commission as part of the Chandler incident
  • Lead the ACC's intervention on Blackrock's blanket authorization request of FERC

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