Steve Kaiser Explained

Steve Kaiser is an American politician. He was a Republican member of the Arizona Senate in 2023. He previously served as state representative in Arizona's 15th district. He was elected to the seat after incumbent Republican John Allen decided to run for Maricopa County treasurer.^[1] He and Justin Wilmeth won in a twoseat election in 2020, both defeating Democrat Kristin DybvigPawelko by over 11,000 votes.^[2] While in the State House, he introduced bipartisan legislation on housing reform.^[3]

State Senate (2023)

In 2022, Kaiser ran for and was elected to the State Senate. He defeated his opponent, Democrat Jeanne Casteen, by nearly 4%.^[4]

In 2023, Kaiser was part of a bipartisan effort to address rising housing costs in Arizona.^[5] He introduced two bills aimed at deregulation, zoning, and property rights for developers that would lower the cost of living for Arizonans.^{[6] [7]}

On June 14, 2023, Kaiser announced via a text message to a local political reporter that he will be resigning to focus on his 501(c)(4) – the Arizona Prosperity Project.^[8] He officially resigned from office on June 16, 2023.^[9]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Outgoing Maricopa County Treasurer Royce Flora resigns early, citing 'toxic' environment. Jen. Fifield. AZCentral.
2. Web site: Steve Kaiser, Justin Wilmeth lead pack in LD15 House race. Arizona Capitol Times. August 5, 2020 .
3. Web site: Arizona lawmakers introduce bill to improve housing affordability . 12 News . 8 May 2023 . 2 February 2022.
4. News: Election Results . The New York Times . November 8, 2022 . 8 May 2023.
5. Web site: Arcand . Cameron . Arizona lawmakers make bipartisan push on affordable housing . The Center Square Arizona . Franklin News Foundation . 8 May 2023 . 3 May 2023 . there is broad bipartisan support for zoning reform and for these three bills.
6. Web site: Duda . Jeremy . Lawmaker, cities pushing new plans after Senate kills housing bill . Axios Phoenix . 8 May 2023 . 21 March 2023.
7. Web site: Fisher . Howard . Proposed state bill could alter residential zoning laws in Arizona . Williams-Grand Canyon News . 8 May 2023 . 14 February 2023 . Arizona cities and towns would be required to allow new homes, duplexes and triplexes on very small lots in residential areas and allow homeowners to add backyard casitas, known as auxiliary dwelling units, to their properties under a wide-ranging proposal that would eliminate many local zoning laws across the state.
8. https://twitter.com/dennis_welch/status/1668822487575183360
9. Web site: Phoenix state senator resigns . The Daily Independent . June 18, 2023 . June 15, 2023.