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Joe Hart
Hart, Joe (Republican)
Phone: (928) 753-9100
Email: rkhart@frontiernet.net
3819 S. Stone Hill Way, Kingman, AZ 86401
Age: 66 (5/8/44, Kingman, AZ).
Arizona since: Since birth.
Occupation: Arizona State Mine Inspector, since 2006; owner, New West Broadcasting, since 1984; owner, Tri-State Television Network, since 2000; owner, Route 66 Broadcasting, since 1997; owner, Hart Ranches since 1976; AZ House, 1992-00, 2002-04.
Marital: Married (Rhonda Hart, broadcasting general manager).
Children: 4.
Religious preference: LDS.
Political experience: State mine inspector; state representative. AZ House, 1992-00, 2002-04 (speaker pro tempore, 1996-00; chairman, public institutions/universities, government operations, environment, joint appropriations sub-committee, committee member-appropriations, rules, ways and means, judiciary and transportation.
Memberships have included: Kingman Chamber; Lake Havasu Chamber; Kingman Western States Coalition; Council of States Governments; American Legislative Exchange Council.
Interests: Classic car restoration; roping; ranching; boating; street drag racing; grand parenting; horse training.
Issues:
Political influence: My Dad; Jake Flake; Mark Killian; Jeff Groscost; Barry Goldwater.
Changes to duties: Increased training for all miners in the state. Secure funding for abandoned mine closure and safety.
Top priority: Promote job creation within the mine industry. Improve conditions for the health and safety of all miners, Secure more abandon mines.
Mine safety: As the state mine inspector, I am committed to providing the best training and oversight to the industry. Our office is constantly reviewing policies and procedures to ensure the best possible service to those we regulate and represent.
Background & experience: Based on my mining experience, small business ownership, and legislative service I have gained the necessary skills to perform the duties of this office. I feel the leadership skills I have acquired in the public and private sector make me well qualified to continue to serve as the state mine inspector.
Abandoned mines: Since I have taken office, this has been a major priority. We need to secure as many abandoned mines as possible. I will continue to focus on the most dangerous and those that have the greatest potential for harm. I will continue to work to secure both public and private funding to close abandoned mines across Arizona. I am committed to making all of Arizona a safe place to enjoy and recreate.
Campaign finance: private.