Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans

📈💡Rising utility costs aren’t just affecting households; they are also hitting small businesses hard.

This month, a Phoenix coffee shop’s bill was $1,700. These costs are forcing them to expand their menu to hopefully increase revenue to offset their electricity bills. Meanwhile, APS is seeking another 14% rate increase, which the ACC will decide on later this year. Arizonans cannot keep up with these increases; it’s hurting families and businesses.

“These are the bills that hit you in the pocket every single month. If you’re having trouble making ends meet, this is the office that you need to pay attention to.”

Says Jonathon Hill, an Arizona Corporation Commission candidate in November’s election. Hill and Clara Pratte discuss the stakes of the two ACC seats up for grabs and how this lesser-known body affects Arizonans more than they realize.