Steve Kaiser
{{short description|American politician}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2021}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Steve Kaiser
| state = Arizona
| state_senate = Arizona
| district = 2nd
| term_start = January 9, 2023
| term_end = June 16, 2023
| predecessor = Paul Boyer
| successor = Shawnna Bolick
| office1 = Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 15th District
| term_start1 = January 11, 2021
| term_end1 = January 9, 2023
| predecessor1 = John Allen
| successor1 = Jacqueline Parker
| image = Steve Kaiser by Gage Skidmore 2.jpg
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| party = Republican
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| alma_mater = Arizona State University
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| allegiance = United States
| branch = United States Army
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| rank = Captain
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| caption = Kaiser in 2023
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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.{{cite web|url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/12/31/maricopa-county-treasurer-royce-flora-resigns-cites-toxic-environment/4099879001/|first=Jen|last=Fifield|title=Outgoing Maricopa County Treasurer Royce Flora resigns early, citing 'toxic' environment|website=AZCentral}} He and Justin Wilmeth won in a two{{endash}}seat election in 2020, both defeating Democrat Kristin Dybvig{{endash}}Pawelko by over 11,000 votes.{{Cite web|url=https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2020/08/04/steve-kaiser-justin-wilmeth-lead-pack-in-ld15-house-race/|title=Steve Kaiser, Justin Wilmeth lead pack in LD15 House race|website=Arizona Capitol Times|date=August 5, 2020 }} While in the State House, he introduced bipartisan legislation on housing reform.{{cite web |title=Arizona lawmakers introduce bill to improve housing affordability |url=https://www.12news.com/article/news/politics/arizona-lawmakers-introduce-bill-to-improve-housing-affordability/75-f5fc5a10-0e39-40de-bbd4-6c19c3bba6bb |website=12 News |access-date=8 May 2023 |date=2 February 2022}}
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%.{{cite news |title=Election Results |work=The New York Times |date=November 8, 2022 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/11/08/us/elections/results-arizona-treasurer.html |access-date=8 May 2023}}
In 2023, Kaiser was part of a bipartisan effort to address rising housing costs in Arizona.{{cite web |last1=Arcand |first1=Cameron |title=Arizona lawmakers make bipartisan push on affordable housing |url=https://www.thecentersquare.com/arizona/article_97768b28-e9ec-11ed-a527-5bc4763f5d58.html |website=The Center Square Arizona |publisher=Franklin News Foundation |access-date=8 May 2023 |date=3 May 2023 |quote=there is broad bipartisan support for zoning reform and for these three bills}} He introduced two bills aimed at deregulation, zoning, and property rights for developers that would lower the cost of living for Arizonans.{{cite web |last1=Duda |first1=Jeremy |title=Lawmaker, cities pushing new plans after Senate kills housing bill |url=https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2023/03/21/lawmaker-cities-senate-kills-housing-bill |website=Axios Phoenix |access-date=8 May 2023 |date=21 March 2023}}{{cite web |last1=Fisher |first1=Howard |title=Proposed state bill could alter residential zoning laws in Arizona |url=https://www.williamsnews.com/news/2023/feb/14/proposed-state-bill-could-alter-residential-zoning/ |website=Williams-Grand Canyon News |access-date=8 May 2023 |date=14 February 2023 |quote=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}}
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.https://twitter.com/dennis_welch/status/1668822487575183360 {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}} He officially resigned from office on June 16, 2023.{{cite web |url=https://www.yourvalley.net/stories/phoenix-state-senator-resigns,403390 |title=Phoenix state senator resigns |publisher=The Daily Independent |accessdate=June 18, 2023 |date=June 15, 2023}}
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