What SAHBA Does for You

Line Extension Issue

For over 18 months, SAHBA has been diligently working on the Line Extension Issue. Most members are aware of the changes to the policies for how new electric service is financed. The changes have resulted in additional costs totally nearly $8,000 per home. SAHBA has lobbied Corporation Commissioners, formed a coalition of local business groups and commissioned a White Paper on the topic which outlines policy alternatives. Just recently, more than 15 SAHBA members testified before the Corporation Commission about the adverse impact of the policy changes on job creation and economic recovery.

Through our efforts, and with the assistance of our coalition partners, the Commission has acknowledged these policies should be reviewed. There has been one formal workshop and SAHBA will push for others. In the interim, we continue to explore ways to mitigate the cost impacts of the policies yet balance the needs of the utilities and ratepayers.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact David Godlewski at 795-5114.

Upcoming Election

The 2010 primary election is Tuesday, August 24. The early ballots went out the last week of July. So, whether you are voting by mail or at a polling place, don't forget to vote!

Independent voters CAN vote in a primary election and can select any party ballot (which may be different) for the primary and general elections.

The SAHBA PAC has endorsed candidates for the primary election:

Statewide
Governor:	Jan Brewer (R)
Secretary of State:	Ken Bennett (R)
Attorney General:	Tom Horne (R)
Treasurer:	Doug Ducey (R)
ACC:	Gary Pierce (R), Brenda Burns (R)
Senate
LD 25	Gail Griffin (R)
LD 26	Al Melvin (R)
LD 27	Olivia Carejo Bedford (D)
LD 30	Frank Antenori R)
House
LD 25	David Stevens (R)
LD 26	Vic Williams (R), Terry Proud (R)
LD 30	David Gowan, Doug Sposito

View Press Release at www.sahba.org/news_issues/2010PrimaryPACEndorsementsRelease.pdf