THREAD - APS spends tens of millions on political campaigns! Their stronghold on the #azleg shuts down the voice of our community. We must put #PeopleOverProfits. Here’s a list of what @AZHouseDems, @AZSenateDems said on rejecting APS $$$:
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Rep. @DrRandyFriese: “I received an APS contribution earlier this week. I do plan on returning it.”
Senator @Dalessandro4AZ: “When first taking office in 2013, they gave me a check for $1,000. It was promptly returned because I was running for re-election as a Clean Elections Candidate. ”
Rep. @AndresCanoAZ: received a 2019 contribution from APS plans to give it back. Rep. @IselaBlancAZ: is a Clean Elections candidate and “I have also signed a pledge to avoid accepting donations from APS.”
Senator @VictoriaLSteele: “I pledge not to take contributions from the oil, gas, and coal industry and instead prioritize the health of our families, climate, and democracy over fossil fuel industry profits.”
Rep. @AthenaSalman: Does not take money from APS.
Senator @mendezforaz: Does not take money from APS.
Rep. @JenLongdon: “I do not accept corporate PAC money.” Representative Amish Shah said “I pledged that I would only accept individual contributions for my state office candidacy. I do not accept money from any PACs.”
State Senator @LelaAlstonAz: “committed to not accepting contributions from APS/Pinnacle West.”
Senator David Bradley: “My position is not to send any contribution from APS back to them but to send the contribution to Wildfire the Community Action Association. ”
Senator @SenQuezada29: “I do not have a position on this issue, but having been a vocal and ardent opponent of most policy proposals APS supports, I don’t ever expect to be offered significant assistance.”
Rep. Richard Andrade: 👀
Rejecting APS money is the best way to ensure Arizona leaders are putting people over profits, as stated by our ED, @ljdent in @AzCapitolTimes azcapitoltimes.com/news/2018/10/2…
In 2018, Chispa AZ PAC’s endorsed candidates pledged to reject APS money. In 2019, @climatestrikeaz also challenged candidates and elected officials to pledge to reject APS money.
As the #AZLeg starts, we expect Arizona Democrat Leaders will hear the voice of the community and pledge to put #peopleoverprofits and polluters by rejecting APS money.
Lastly, here’s a list of candidates Chispa AZ PAC endorsed in 2018, all who committed to rejecting utility money.
Update to this thread! Rep. Richard Andrade since followed up on his original comments, saying that “I did send back the APS check this year.”
The article has been updated. Thank you Representative @RichforRepLD29!
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