This is so indicative of the rot at the AZ Corporation Commission. Nothing about Heap lowering bills for Arizonans or anything to bring AI data centers in check. Only "vote for him, despite obvious issues, because he's a Republican." The ACC has lost its way - time for change.
Today is the day ballots begin printing for the general election, which leaves Arizonans with two paths forward for this Corporation Commission seat.
Option one: unite behind Mr. Heap despite the strong likelihood he is removed from office once Clean Elections and the Secretary of State's Office complete their review. Under this path, the seat stays Republican, even accounting for the Governor's appointment of a replacement.
Option two: decline to support Mr. Heap, which hands the seat to a Democrat for a minimum of four years.
Again, I want to thank everyone for the opportunity to serve Arizona. I believe the work Kevin and I have completed over the last three and a half plus years has put Arizona on the map nationally when it comes to our regulatory environment. While my time as a utility regulator is coming to an end, I look forward to whatever excitement lies ahead!