MOHAVE COUNTY – Voters in Mohave County will be choosing up to two candidates to represent Legislative District 30 in the Arizona State House. The Standard reached out to Republicans Mike Gannuscio and David Rose, as well as Democrat Brian McMahan, to learn about their positions.
Mike Gannuscio
Republican Mike Gannuscio believes he can fight for and represent the residents of Legislative District 30 (LD-30) in Arizona’s House of Representatives. He’s asking for your vote to help him get there.
“I am running for the House of Representatives because I believe we need to keep LD-30 and Arizona conservative. I have an extensive background and with my experience, I feel I can bring a lot to the table to help keep Arizona strong.”
Gannuscio, born and raised in Mohave County, is a former law enforcement officer with the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office, winning a Mohave County Lifesaving Award.
He has served as President and Executive Director of the Arizona Cattle Growers Association 2020-2024, working on grazing leases, rural land protection and wolf management policies. He runs a ranch just north of Kingman, as well as the K&M Hay Company.
If elected, he said there are two issues at the top of his priority list.
“I wish to work on water, a precious commodity, not only to LD-30 but all of Arizona,” Gannuscio said. “I have been very outspoken against mega-farms like the Saudi-owned Fondomonte Arizona.”
He said he has fought to block water transfers from the Colorado River to bigger cities. “I have testified before legislation that removing water from the river would hurt Dist. 30 farmers and ranchers who depend on it. First and foremost, we need to resolve agricultural water, and Maricopa’s water issues. I am not a supporter of taking water from rural Arizona to keep large city’s needs growing.”
The second thing on his list of priorities is property rights to include a strong squatters bill to protect property owners.”
If elected, “I will fight for common sense laws and to make sure LD-30 gets its fair share of the state’s budget! I am an humble person who believes in the right thing to do. I am a local rancher and have been a resident of the district for 26 years. I know many of the issues, wants and needs of our community. I will be involved and available for all to voice their concerns to help keep the needs of the district a priority.”
David Rose
David Rose is seeking a seat in the Arizona House of Representatives, District 30, (LD 30) to continue building on what current leaders have started.
“I am running because I believe rural Arizona deserves a strong, conservative voice at the State Capitol who understands our communities, shares our values, and is willing to fight for the people we represent, “Rose stated. “It’s about building on those accomplishments, working together, and making sure the people we serve always come first.”
“My priorities are simple: protect our water, defend our constitutional freedoms, strengthen our schools, support law enforcement, reduce government waste, and create opportunities for future generations.”
Water, Rose said, is a primary concern and he will fight for aquifer and water rights. “I am deeply concerned about the possibility of rural Arizona’s groundwater being depleted or transferred to support growth elsewhere while our own communities are left dealing with the consequences.”
Other than water some of his priorities are education, infrastructure, healthcare, economic development, public safety, and veterans.
“My background is not that of a career politician. My life has been shaped by faith, family, leadership, public service, and personal redemption. I currently serve as President of the Lake Havasu Unified School District Governing Board and as Lead Pastor of Restoration Hope Church in Lake Havasu City.”
“I have also served in community leadership positions, including as President of the London Bridge Christian Churches Association and as a board member of River Cities United Way. My ministry leadership has also provided opportunities to work with faith leaders and public officials at the state and national levels, including serving in faith advisory roles and participating in meetings at the White House.”
“I know what it means to fight for a better future because I have had to fight for one myself. I believe in faith, family, freedom, personal responsibility, and the constitutional principles that have made our nation great. My commitment is simple: I will never forget who I work for, and I will never stop fighting for rural Arizona.”
Brian McMahan
As a former elected Fire Chief in three different districts in Snohomish, Washington, Brian McMahan knows the importance of public service and of serving the ones who elected him. Now, he’s asking for your vote to elect him to the Arizona House of Representatives.
If elected, he vows to strengthen laws, defend seniors and veterans, act to make Legislative District 30 (LD 30) better and fight for water.
He said he would strengthen laws to ensure voter rights, including mail voting rights, ballot tracking, voter access, and consistent election admin procedures.
He would also give property tax relief to seniors on a fixed income and to veterans, provide clear and simple access to state benefits, transportation and Healthcare support, stable funding and support for rural fire districts, ambulance and emergency medical services.
“We need to get out of the cycle of partisan bickering and get into making things better for people in LD30. I am a strong communicator which includes listening, something our elected officials have forgotten about. I will listen to the issues, I will ask for solutions, and I will act to make LD30 better. I will also report back to LD30, not just at time of re-election. Rural issues are different than urban issues, I will ensure every bill, regardless of what it is, will have a rural slant looked at it.”
“Water is the lifeblood for survival. The 1980 Groundwater Management Act is old and needs to be amended. That is the place to start. The goal of the act is to ensure we are not running our resources dry. A lot has changed since 1980, and we need to change with it.”
“I bring honest, ethical and moderate values to the table. Most people want moderate views, not extreme. This represents most people in LD30. I have experience of how government works, by the people and for the people. Government is to serve the citizens, not the other way around. I have worked in this environment and strongly believe in it.”
“I will be a representative of the people of LD30, with no special interests or corporations. I am not taking any donations from other than people, so the people can know I am not indebted to any organization, business, or corporation.”
