Nick Myers

Nick Myers was born in Kansas. His career experience includes working in the software industry, as an entrepreneur, and as a policy advisor for Commissioner Justin Olson. Myers also previously worked as an engineer in the telecommunications industry.[1][2]

Nick Myers did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2026 Candidate Connection survey.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Most importantly, I am a husband and a father. I have been married to my lovely wife, Katerina, for over 19 years. We have three daughters and have run a family business together for almost a decade.

I have spent the last six years interacting with the Arizona Corporation Commission. The first 4 years were spent working to remedy decades of water issues for my community. I understand first-hand the trials and tribulations of dealing with the Commission from a ratepayer viewpoint. This experience places me in a unique position to fight for people like you, the customers of the utilities. My background is in engineering. I have about 20 years of managing software engineers and writing software. My wife and I have started a few small businesses and still run a dog boarding and training facility. I am also currently a policy advisor at the Corporation Commission and have started my on-the-job training early.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Keeping California style and green new deal policies out of Arizona.Must eliminate (or minimize) mandates and subsidies.Need to ensure reliable and and resilient energy grid.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Energy and Water.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

We regulate private utilities in Arizona.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty, Integrity, Responsibility and working knowledge is critical for this position.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Relevant experience, integrity, tenacity, passion, knowledge, and first hand understanding and experience related to the role.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Cleaning toilets and sweeping floors at a small mom-and-pop fabric store when I was 14. I had that job for about a year.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

We regulate railroad and pipeline safety as well as securities (including fraud) and filing business paperwork.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

I believe experience matter. Having boots-on-the-ground experience fighting a utility and my work as a policy advisor for one of the Commissioners, I have first-hand experience on both sides of podium and bring a wealth of information needed to hit the ground running to protect the ratepayers.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Actually having a relevant background in utility work as a ratepayer as well as having a working knowledge of how the commission operates is critical in hitting the ground running.

Campaign website

Myers’s campaign website stated the following:

End Mandates and Subsidies to Lower Energy Costs

There is no reason why Arizonans should be footing the bill for subsidies to pay for electric vehicles and charging stations. There is no reason to stifle innovation by imposing restrictive mandates and energy technologies that only hurt consumers in the long run. Instead, we need to get the government out of the way and allow the market to innovate our energy future while ensuring that families and small businesses still have access to reliable, affordable energy.

As your next Corporation Commissioners, we will end taxpayer-funded subsidies and mandates that raise your energy bill. The current system is inequitable and unsustainable. It’s time we put Arizonans first, not last.

Encourage Energy Innovation by Removing Regulatory Barriers to (i.e. nuclear, biomass, hydrogen)

Current energy mandates prevent the exploration of new energy technologies while prioritizing inefficient methods. They essentially allow the government to pick winners and losers. It’s time we reinvest in nuclear energy. Because current energy standards aren’t up to the task of meeting Arizona’s energy needs, we need affordable energy from clean coal and gas while also encouraging innovation.

As your next Corporation Commissioners, we will remove the regulatory barriers and allow companies to innovate new energy technologies, including nuclear, biomass, hydrogen, and more. We will get the government out of the way so Arizona can produce the energy we need today and into the future.

Protecting Consumers and Small Businesses by Holding Utilities Accountable

After we remove harmful mandates and eliminate subsidies, we will monitor that the utilities are doing their job appropriately. We know that small businesses and residents move to Arizona for the tax environment, educated workforce, and economic development, but that’s all fueled by affordable energy.

As your next Corporation Commissioners, we will use the tools and resources available to ensure utilities are doing what’s best for consumers and direct utilities to have a thorough roadmap for Arizona’s energy future.

Maintaining Grid Stability and Reliability

People are fleeing states like California because of constant rolling blackouts and brownouts as a result of mandates and bad energy policy. To stop Arizona from experiencing the same fate, we need to account for new growth by ensuring a stable and reliable energy grid. There are currently no plans for increased energy generation even though our population continues to grow exponentially. We cannot continue to rely on purchasing power from other states.

As your next Corporation Commissioners, we will secure Arizona’s energy independence. We have the opportunity to be an example of grid stability and reliability through an all-of-the above energy approach. On day one, we will implement a plan to ensure grid stability while securing reliable, affordable energy for every Arizonan.

Return Policy Making Back to the Legislature

Under Article 15 of the Arizona Constitution, the Corporation Commission has two jobs: protect consumers/ensure grid stability and set just and reasonable rates. Under no constitutional authority is the Corporation Commission granted lawmaking power. There is no reason why a three-person majority should decide energy policy for the entire state.

As your next Corporation Commissioners, we will return policy making back to the Arizona Legislature where it belongs. In addition, we will build a working relationship with the legislature to ensure the Commission has a seat at the table for policy recommendations, not mandates. This is how we secure reliable, affordable energy for every household and business while keeping the Corporation Commission accountable to the people of Arizona.[3]

—Nick Myers’s campaign website (2022)[4]

Nick Myers did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2020 Candidate Connection survey.