“The Corporation Commission tends to be a little noticed entity and it is so incredibly important,” Republican candidate for Arizona Corporation Commission Brenda Burns said. “I am convinced that the rates that are set and the policies that drive those rates have an impact on Arizonans for years to come.’ ‘One of the things that I want to do is raise the visibility of the Commission,... 

COTTONWOOD AZ (September 3 2010)–The Mingus Mountain Republican Club will hold its Tuesday, September 14th luncheon meeting at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 7400 at 705 East Aspen Street. The meeting begins at 11:30 a.m.  Invited guest speakers will be CD-1 Candidate Paul Gosar, LD-1 Candidates Andy Tobin and Karen Fann, and State Senator Steve Pierce. Other political candidates... 

“The priority of the Corporation Commission has always been to keep the utility rates stable, balanced and low for all rate payers of Arizona. That is more important now than ever because of the economic downturn,” said Gary Pierce, candidate for Arizona Corporation Commission. “Secondly, and this was an issue even when I was at the legislature (Pierce served as an Arizona Majority... 

“I ran because I felt that Legislative District One was much more conservative than the way it was being represented,” Republican candidate for State Senate Steve Pierce said. “I wanted to see less government and less spending and we have worked towards that while I have been in the legislature. The most important issue coming up is the state’s fiscal condition. We could have a billion dollar... 

“I got into this race because of what is happening to the Arizona economy,” Democratic candidate for State Treasurer Andrei Cherny said.   “We have the worst economic downturn in our history, the worst deficit in our history and the people in government haven’t done anything to turn things around. The Treasurer is supposed to be in there fighting for taxpayers and do everything that we can... 

Sedona Fire District Candidate Slate:  David Blauert, Joe Demme, and Phyllis Erick “The biggest issue that we have is, if you take a look at the total program, the budget needs to be reviewed and assessed,” Joe Demme said. “We need to see ways to cut costs and manage a better fire department. There is a level of service that we need to keep. But, there are numerous issues that need to be addressed... 

“I want to bring opportunity back to Arizona,” Democratic Legislative District One Representative candidate Lindsay Bell said. “Specifically what got me into the race? In spring, the legislature passed a budget that got me riled up. The budget was so bad, they were cutting the heart out of all the social services, cutting the state parks, cutting all the things that we really need. They... 

For our September issue, the New Sedona Times is asking readers to submit questions for the candidates. It’s your chance to ask the hard questions, the easy questions, and the issues that concern you. Submit your questions to jonid@esedona.net, be sure and include which candidate/candidates the question is addressed to. And please limit your questions to less than 70 words, so I can submit and print... 

Cottonwood Arizona-(August 28 2010)–Verde Valley Republicans opened their 2010  campaign headquarters on the corner of Cherry and Main Streets in Cottonwood. Numerous Republican candidates attended as well as the Presidents of all three of the Verde Valley Republican Clubs. A barbecue and potluck was enjoyed in an atmosphere of jubilant celebration, as Primary rivalries were buried and the... 

“Abandoned mines were the first thing to make me throw my hat in the ring, after the two little girls in Chloride fell into the abandoned mine in September of 2007,” Manuel Cruz said. “I was working and in charge of the safety explosives and mining division. I contacted the State Mines Office to try to help, I wanted to extend an offer to do anything that I could to help,  as a miner....