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Clean Elections Commission Appoints Independent

PHOENIX (August 29, 2011) — Arizona Corporation Commissioner Paul Newman announced the appointment of Pima County resident Thomas Koester to the Citizens Clean Elections Commission (CCEC). Koester, an Independent, will serve a term ending January 31, 2016. He will fill the seat held by Commissioner Royann Parker, a Republican, whose term expired January 31st. 

Mr. Koester is a 1971 graduate of the University of Arizona with an MBA in finance. He served as Vice President of Morgan Stanley for thirty-eight years. In addition, Mr. Koester was a member of the United States Air Force achieving the rank of Captain. He and his wife, Patricia, currently reside in Tucson. They have three sons. 

“Mr. Koester is a true Independent and a great guy,” stated Commissioner Newman. “He is a fantastic addition to the Citizens Clean Elections Commission.” 

“We are very excited to have Mr. Koester as a member of the Commission,” said executive director Todd Lang. “We have a tremendous responsibility to the citizens of Arizona to continue to enhance the implementation of the Act and the addition of Mr. Koester helps the Commission do just that.” 

The Commissioners are appointed for a five-year term and administer the provisions of the Citizens Clean Elections Act, which includes developing rules and policies that complement the spirit of the Act. The nonpartisan Commission is comprised of Commissioners from across the state, appointed by top-elected officials of opposing parties. They are Chairman Jeffrey Fairman (D) of Pinal County; Lori Daniels (R) of Maricopa County, Louis Hoffman (D) of Maricopa County and Timothy Reckart (R) of Pima County. 

About the Citizens Clean Elections Commission 

The Citizens Clean Elections Act, which was passed by voters in 1998, created a new campaign financing system that provides full public funding to qualified candidates who agree to abide by the Citizens Clean Elections Commission guidelines. Candidates for statewide and legislative offices are eligible to participate in the public funding program. 

To qualify for funding, participating candidates gather $5 qualifying contributions from constituents who are registered voters. Participating candidates also adhere to strict spending and contribution limits and agree to attend required workshops and debates. 

 

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