Jonathon Hill for AZ Corporation Commission
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Lower Utility Bills
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Protect our Water
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Limit Data Centers
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Restore Transparency
Not Taking Corporate PAC Money
We Need to Reform the Corporation Commission Now and Defeat Heap and Thompson
YOUR BILL IS SKYROCKETING WHILE PROFITS FOR CORPORATIONS SOAR
Since 2022, Arizonans’ utility bills have skyrocketed while water has become more scarce, data centers have rapidly expanded, and utilities are reporting record profits.
While regulating Arizona's utilities and helping write the rules for data centers, Kevin Thompson runs a government-relations consulting business that works for data-center giant EdgeCore. Thompson admitted it himself: “I have a client that's a data center."
POLLUTION ENTHUSIAST RALPH HEAP IS UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR POTENTIAL CAMPAIGN FINANCE VIOLATIONS
Why Support Jonathon Hill?
Jonathon’s Platform
Lower Utility Bills for Arizona Families, Schools, and Local Businesses
Arizona families and small businesses are facing a persistent squeeze: utility bills are skyrocketing while water resources become scarcer and data center development accelerates—all while utility companies report record profits. The current Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) has failed to protect the public, instead acting as a rubber stamp for rate increases and adopting expedited review systems that limit necessary oversight.
My commitment is to restore the ACC as a fair, transparent body that prioritizes the people of Arizona over corporate interests.
Limit Data Centers
For too long Data Centers have been allowed by this Commission to proliferate and have their energy and water costs subsidized by Arizona residents. That mush change.
Protect Water
The Commission can be doing so much more than it is to protect our water supply and protect access to water for lower-income Arizonans. The current commission continues to protect the interests of giant corporations rather than the everyday Arizonan.
Reform the Rate-Setting Process
We must replace the current system of rushed, formula-based rate adjustments with a rigorous process. I will restore full public hearings and ensure robust community input before any rate increase is even considered.
Maximize Transparency
Ratepayers should not be subsidizing mega-users like data centers. I will demand strict scrutiny of utility spending and investments to ensure that public interests—not corporate profit margins—come first.
Invest in Affordability & Reliability
We need a forward-looking energy portfolio. By prioritizing low-cost, reliable, and water-saving energy sources like solar and battery storage, we can stabilize energy costs. I will champion energy efficiency and demand-management programs that directly lower monthly bills for households and local businesses.
Jonathon brings a unique perspective to the Commission, drawing from an unconventional yet highly relevant background. He is neither a politician nor a businessman—he is a scientist, an engineer, and a proud Arizonan. Jonathon has spent the past 18 years at Arizona State University, working on several NASA space missions focused on Mars, Jupiter, and asteroids. He has earned a master's degree in Aerospace Engineering and a Ph.D. in Geological Sciences, both from ASU.
Jonathon’s extensive engineering experience gives him a deep understanding of the challenges facing our power generation and water distribution infrastructure. His expertise in geology is particularly valuable for addressing groundwater management issues, especially in rural communities where it is crucial.
We need someone on the Commission capable of asking the tough, technical questions when utility companies request rate increases. Jonathon’s goal is to leverage his engineering and scientific expertise to advocate for you, ensuring that hardworking Arizonans are protected from unnecessary and excessive rate hikes.
Meet Dr. Jonathon Hill
I AM RUNNING AS A 'CLEAN ELECTIONS' CANDIDATE
As a Clean Funding Candidate, I am committed to transparent, ethical, and environmentally responsible funding practices. I am not taking donations from special interests or entities that could influence my policy decisions. Instead, I am focusing on the support of everyday Arizonans like you. By prioritizing clean funding, my campaign is driven by a genuine dedication to public service and environmental stewardship, ensuring that trust and integrity remain at the core of my work.
The state of Arizona has verified that I have not accepted donations from any special interest groups or corporations that could unfairly influence my policy decisions.
What is the Arizona Corporation Commission?
The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) is essentially Arizona’s "fourth branch of government." Composed of five state-elected officials, the ACC wears a few different hats that impact your daily life and wallet. Primarily, they regulate public utilities—setting the rates and ensuring the reliability of your electricity, gas, and water (excluding municipal utilities or SRP). But that’s not all: they are also the gatekeepers for Arizona businesses, handling all corporate registrations, protecting investors by regulating the local securities industry, and enforcing safety rules for the state’s railroads and pipelines.
Because these five commissioners are chosen in statewide partisan elections, the political makeup of the ACC heavily shapes Arizona's energy policies. Currently, the commission is entirely Republican, holding a 5-0 supermajority. This partisan dynamic has major implications for the state's regulatory landscape, directly influencing debates over clean energy mandates, solar incentives, and how aggressively utility rate hikes are capped or approved. In short, whoever sits on this dais holds massive sway over keeping Arizona's infrastructure running and its marketplace fair.
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