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Name: Bob Robson.

Office seeking: Arizona Corporation Commissioner.

Age: 52.

Occupation/employer: Owner of insurance agency. Speaker pro tempore, Arizona House of Representatives.

Family: Married, wife and 2 children.

Religion: Catholic.

Income: Yes.

Residence: Chandler.

Education: M.A. degree and a B.S. degree in Criminal Justice from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York.

Offices held/run for: Currently a member of the Arizona Legislature and former Chandler City Council member/vice mayor.

Civic activities/organizations: Past president of the Chandler Kiwanis Club, founding member of the Chandler Boys and Girls Club, member of the Chandler Airport Commission, past chairman of the Maricopa County Sports Commission and past chairman of the Arizona Auto Theft Authority.

● Why are you running? To help bring solutions to the complex issues that are going to affect our state in the areas of clean and abundant water, utility cost and delivery and securities fraud.

● The biggest issue facing my constituents (or potential constituents) is: The biggest issue is the cost and availability of energy.

● Do you have a personal motto or words you live by? In the political realm, my motto is "Leave your imprint, not your footprint."

● Favorite local hangout: Hot dog at Costco.

● NPR or FOX? Both.

● How long have you lived in Arizona? Since 1980.

● What kind of vehicle do you drive? What kind of mileage does it get? Dodge Ram 1500 crew cab and I don't really know the mileage it gets.

● If I could have dinner with any living person, I would choose: My family.

● If I had my own reality show, it would be titled: "Get a Life."

● First job: Working in the neighborhood drugstore.

● What do you think are the biggest issues facing the commission?

While there are several important issues facing the Arizona Corporation Commission, I will focus my first efforts on making sure that Arizona's infrastructure is in an acceptable condition. All Arizonans deserve to have a safe and reliable supply of drinking water, of affordable electricity and of natural gas.

● What are your top three goals for the commission to accomplish?

1. A safe and reliable utility infrastructure.

2. A diverse energy portfolio.

3. An efficient and customer-oriented corporate filings division.

● In your opinion, what is the commission's role when it comes to renewable energy?

After decades of limited use of solar energy, the country is at the dawn of large-scale solar production. Arizona should be a leader in this field. Electric utilities have been tasked with ambitious but reachable goals and I will work to ensure that they meet them.

● How do you feel about the renewable energy rules that are currently in place?

I support these rules and will enforce them if elected.

● What is your view of Gov. Napolitano's "Cap and Trade" plan to track and trade carbon dioxide credits?

I am very concerned that the Western Climate Initiative will have the unintended effect of drastic increases in rates Arizonans pay for electricity. While I applaud the governor's efforts to improve our environment, it should not be done in a way that cripples the pocketbooks of Arizona's families and businesses. I would like to bring many different groups to the table to talk about climate change and find real solutions that can have a practical impact on our state.

● What's the greatest infrastructure issue among the industries the commission regulates?

The commission must make sure that there is a redundant and reliable electric transmission system. All of Arizona's electric utilities have transmission systems that are interdependent and interconnected. Arizona's electric system is only as strong as its weakest link. The commission must make sure that all transmission systems are strong and healthy.

● How would you balance the need for more power transmission lines and federal mandates for local power corridors with local concerns over their location and environmental impact?

This is a very important and timely issue. When a new transmission line is proposed, I believe that it is crucial that the commission listen to all the affected property owners. My experience as a state legislator and as a member of the Chandler City Council has taught me that an elected official cannot truly make an informed decision without receiving input from the community.