Nick Myers
Nick Myers | |
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| Member of theArizona Corporation Commission | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Justin Olson |
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| Born | Kansas,United States |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Kansas |
Nick Myersis an American politician who serves on theArizona Corporation Commission,first being elected in the 2022 election. Prior to serving in the commission, Myers worked as a software engineer forInteland various satellite communication companies, before starting his own small businesses.
Early life, education & career
[edit]Myers was born inKansas,and graduated from theUniversity of Kansas.After graduating, he worked as a software engineer forIntel,as well as several other satellite communications companies, for about 18 years.[1]Following this, he started his own small businesses which ranged from running a train service for children's birthday parties to hauling water to rural residents, as well asdog boarding.[1]
Political career
[edit]Myers began his political career as a policy advisor toJustin Olson,whom he would later succeed as a member of theArizona Corporation Commission.[1]Myers ran for theArizona House of Representativesin 2018, but placed in a distant fourth in Republican primary, losing toWarren PetersenandTravis Grantham,and another candidate.[2]
In 2016, Myers filed a complaint with the Arizona Corporation Commission, after his water-hauling business had been cut off by Johnson Utilities, a water utility company in the Phoenix area. The complaint eventually led to the restoration of Myers's services.[3]
In 2022, Myers ran again for public office, alongsideKevin Thompsonas the Republican slate for the two open seats on the Arizona Corporation Commission.[1]Along with Thompson, he defeated incumbent CommissionerSandra Kennedyin the general election, as well as Lauren Kuby, both of whom ran as Democrats.[4]During his time as commissioner, Myers has opposed clean energy mandates,[5]and solar subsidies, stating that the solar industry "should stand on its own two feet."[6]
Personal life
[edit]Myers lives with his wife and three children inPinal County,Arizona.[7]
References
[edit]- ^abcdRandazzo, Ryan (September 30, 2022)."Arizona Corporation Commission candidate Nick Myers cites experience dealing with Johnson Utilities".The Arizona Republic.RetrievedJuly 3,2024.
- ^"Nick Myers (Arizona)".Ballotpedia.RetrievedJuly 3,2024.
- ^Holmes, Courtney (October 26, 2022)."One-on-one with Republican ACC Candidate Nick Myers".ABC 15.RetrievedJuly 4,2024.
- ^Randazzo, Ryan (November 8, 2022)."Republican candidates Kevin Thompson and Nick Myers win race for Corporation Commission".The Arizona Republic.RetrievedJuly 4,2024.
- ^Nguyen, Khanh (October 13, 2022)."Corporation Commission: Nick Myers says clean energy mandates won't work".Cronkite News.RetrievedJuly 4,2024.
- ^Dana, Joe (September 14, 2023)."Is an Arizona corporation commissioner against subsidies or just solar?".12 News.RetrievedJuly 4,2024.
- ^"Meet the Commissioners".Arizona Corporation Commission.RetrievedJuly 3,2024.
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