“The Corporation Commission tends to be a little noticed entity and it is so incredibly important,” Republican candidate for Arizona Corporation Commission Brenda Burns said. “I am convinced that the rates that are set and the policies that drive those rates have an impact on Arizonans for years to come.’ ‘One of the things that I want to do is raise the visibility of the Commission,... 

“The priority of the Corporation Commission has always been to keep the utility rates stable, balanced and low for all rate payers of Arizona. That is more important now than ever because of the economic downturn,” said Gary Pierce, candidate for Arizona Corporation Commission. “Secondly, and this was an issue even when I was at the legislature (Pierce served as an Arizona Majority... 

For our September 15 issue, the Sedona Times is asking readers to submit questions for the candidates. It’s your chance to ask the hard questions, the easy questions, and the issues that concern you. Submit your questions to jonid@esedona.net, be sure and include which candidate/candidates the question is addressed to. And please limit your questions to less than 70 words, so I can submit and print... 

Kim Johanson, contributing writer SedonaTimes.com Senior Issues and Health Care      Falling victim to a fraudulent investment scheme can mean losing anywhere from a few hundred dollars to your life savings. While most people might not see the harm in sitting through an investment seminar, the Better Business Bureau recommends researching the investment company first, rather than run the...