Phoenix, Ariz. – The Arizona Corporation Commission held its Swearing-In Ceremony on Monday, January 6, 2025, where Commissioner Lea Márquez Peterson, Commissioner Rachel Walden, and Commissioner Rene Lopez took their oaths of office. This is Commissioner Márquez Peterson’s second elected term on the Commission. Commissioners Walden and Lopez are now beginning their first terms on the Commission.
The new Commission also voted unanimously to appoint Commissioner Kevin Thompson as its new Chairman. As his first act as Chairman, Commissioner Thompson proposed the creation of a Vice Chairman position. The Commission unanimously approved creation of the new position, then immediately voted unanimously to appoint Commissioner Nick Myers as Vice Chairman.
In his remarks following his selection as Chairman, Commissioner Thompson thanked outgoing Chairman Jim O'Connor for his work and service presiding over the body for the past two years, recognizing O'Connor for furthering the goal of getting the Commission back to its core mission of serving the people of Arizona.
Lastly, the new Commission voted unanimously to re-adopt the ACC Code of Ethics.
Arizona Corporation Commissioners Rachel Walden, Lea Marquez Peterson, Kevin Thompson, Nick Myers, Rene Lopez
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