Wong announces for ACC
January 29th, 2008, 11:46 am · Post a Comment · posted by John Yantis
Barry Wong, a former state lawmaker, announced his candidacy Tuesday for for Arizona Corporation Commission, the elected body that regulates state utilities.Wong was appointed by Governor Janet Napolitano to the five-member statewide commission to complete the remainder of the term of a commissioner who had resigned. His tenure was from July 2006 to January 2007. He said he will support clean renewable energy (solar, wind, geothermal and biomass) as part of diverse energy production, and ensure quality and reliable water for Arizona’s future. In addition he will work to protect Arizonans from investment fraud. “A strong leader must secure adequate energy and water for
Arizona’s future generations,” Wong said in a prepared statement. ”I have the education, experience and commitment to work for people across the state to accomplish that goal.” Wong is a native Arizonan. He previously served four terms in the Arizona House of Representatives. He is a Republican running for one of three open seats in the September primary. Other candidates include Joe Hobbs, Rick Fowlkes, Keith Swap, Marian McClure, Bob Robson, Bob Stump and John Allen. All are Republicans. Democrats say they’ll also field candidates.
