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Energy Dividends, Freedom of Speech, and Circular Cities...

Register Green, write in William Pounds for Governor! Primary Election: August 4th, 2026!!

Register Green, write in William Pounds for Governor! Primary Election: August 4th, 2026!!

Register Green, write in William Pounds for Governor! Primary Election: August 4th, 2026!!

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Why you shouldn't vote for Katie The Ballot Basher

Why you shouldn't vote for Katie The Ballot Basher

When you line up my campaign against Katie Hobbs, the differences aren’t cosmetic—they’re structural. Hobbs represents the same establishment political machinery that dominates both major parties. On foreign policy, she follows the familiar script: reliable alignment with Zionist political interests and the reflexive pro-Israel posture that most career politicians adopt without hesitation. My position breaks sharply from that consensus. I oppose the occupation, support the right to boycott it, and reject the idea that American policy should be dictated by the interests of any foreign state. That alone marks a fundamental divide.

Then there’s the election integrity issue, which is why I’ve jokingly given Hobbs a wrestling-style nickname: “The Ballot Basher.” The label reflects the controversies that have followed Arizona elections for years. In the 2022 gubernatorial election—run under the system she had overseen as Secretary of State—large numbers of voting machines in Maricopa County experienced problems on Election Day. Reports circulated that roughly 90% of machines at some vote centers malfunctioned or temporarily shut down, forcing voters to wait in long lines, try different locations, or rely on ballot-drop procedures. Whether one believes those failures were incompetence, bad planning, or something more systemic, the result was chaos and a massive hit to public confidence.

That’s the heart of the contrast. Hobbs represents a political class that asks voters to trust systems even when those systems visibly fail. My approach is the opposite: radical transparency, open auditing of election infrastructure, and rebuilding public trust by letting the public actually see how the machinery works.

So the comparison becomes almost theatrical. In the political ring you’ve got Hobbs—“The Ballot Basher,” surrounded by machine failures and establishment orthodoxy. On the other side is a campaign built on independence: challenging Zionist influence, demanding transparent elections, and refusing to play the scripted role the political machine expects. Politics can feel like professional wrestling sometimes—but voters still get to decide who walks out of the arena with the belt. 

Why you shouldn't vote for Biggs The Bungler

Why you shouldn't vote for Katie The Ballot Basher

Stack my record against Andy Biggs and the contrast looks like two entirely different species of politics. Biggs is a creature of the Republican establishment machine—loud about government excess when Democrats are in charge, but reliably in line with the same foreign policy orthodoxy that runs through Washington. On Israel policy, he’s about as predictable as gravity: automatic alignment with the Zionist lobby, reflexive support for whatever the Israeli government demands, and zero daylight between his rhetoric and the standard talking points coming out of D.C. My position breaks from that mold entirely. I oppose the occupation, defend the right to boycott it, and refuse to subordinate American policy or moral judgment to the interests of any foreign state.

Then there’s the performance gap. Biggs has built a reputation for fiery speeches and ideological theatrics, but when it comes time to translate rhetoric into real political wins or coherent governance, the results tend to collapse into confusion. That’s why I’ve given him a professional-wrestling style nickname: “Biggs the Bungler.” The persona fits. He’s the guy who storms into the ring swinging wildly, cutting big promos about fighting the system—then somehow trips over his own strategy the moment the bell rings. Lots of noise, very little precision.

The deeper problem is that Biggs represents the same partisan cage match that keeps Arizona stuck. Republicans shout one script, Democrats shout another, and the underlying system—foreign policy consensus, lobbyist dominance, opaque governance—never actually changes. My campaign is built on breaking that stale choreography. Independence instead of party obedience. Transparency instead of insider management. And a willingness to challenge sacred cows, whether they belong to Democrats, Republicans, or foreign lobby networks.

So if politics really is a kind of arena, the contrast is easy to visualize. In one corner: Andy Biggs, “The Bungler,” swinging slogans and missing the mark. In the other: a campaign built around independence, clarity, and the willingness to challenge the power structure instead of performing for it. The crowd can decide who’s putting on a show—and who’s actually trying to win the fight.

I love Arizona, but I hate its rulers

Arizona politics keeps replaying the same tired duel: red corner, blue corner, lots of shouting, very little structural change. That’s why the contrast between my candidacy and the two-party field matters. On one side stands Katie Hobbs, the Democratic incumbent wrapped in establishment orthodoxy—loyal to the party machine, aligned with the same foreign policy consensus that dominates Washington, and forever shadowed by the election administration controversies that earned her the wrestling nickname “The Ballot Basher.” On the other side stands Andy Biggs, the Republican firebrand who talks a big anti-establishment game but ultimately plays inside the same system—hence my ring name for him: “Biggs the Bungler,” the loud brawler whose strategy often collapses the moment real governance enters the picture.

Both represent the same underlying pattern. Different jerseys, same playbook. On foreign policy, both fall into the same automatic alignment with Zionist political interests and the Washington consensus that shields Israeli policy from meaningful criticism. On elections, one presided over a system that visibly buckled on Election Day, while the other shouts about the problem without offering a coherent structural fix. The spectacle becomes predictable: one side says “trust the system,” the other says “the system is broken,” and neither side seriously rebuilds it.

That’s where my candidacy enters the story. Not as another faction in the red-blue cage match, but as a disruption of it. I’m running as an independent voice willing to challenge sacred cows on both sides: demanding transparent election systems the public can actually verify, rejecting the automatic deference to foreign policy lobbies, and insisting that Arizona politics stop orbiting around national party warfare. The goal isn’t to replace one partisan machine with another. The goal is to break the machine entirely and return power—and accountability—to the people of Arizona.

Think of the race like a wrestling card. The crowd has watched Hobbs and Biggs rehearse their routine for years: The Ballot Basher versus The Bungler, each playing their scripted role in the endless partisan drama. My candidacy steps into that arena with a different proposition altogether: stop watching the show and start rewriting the rules of the ring. In a political culture addicted to predictable conflict, the most disruptive force is genuine independence.

Arizona, the love of my life

Arizona is not just a state on a map. She’s a living landscape—canyons carved by deep time, deserts blooming after a single storm, mountains rising out of red earth like monuments older than memory. From the Sonoran Desert to the Mogollon Rim, from the copper sunsets over Phoenix to the silent forests of the White Mountains, Arizona is a place that demands respect. And if you’re going to lead her, you have to love her enough to protect her.

That’s the deeper reason my candidacy matters. Politics here isn’t just about partisan wrestling matches between Katie Hobbs and Andy Biggs. It’s about confronting the real challenges bearing down on our state. And right now, the biggest one is water.

Arizona sits in the heart of a megadrought tied to the shrinking Colorado River basin, while groundwater aquifers across rural counties are being pumped faster than they recharge. Some communities are literally sinking because of groundwater depletion. In places like Wenden, land subsidence from heavy pumping has caused the ground to drop inches every year after decades of extraction. 

At the same time, a new industrial frontier is arriving in the desert: massive AI data centers and semiconductor campuses. These facilities promise economic growth and technological prestige, but they also come with enormous resource demands. Some proposed projects in southern Arizona have raised alarm because they could consume millions of gallons of water per day in a region already struggling with drought. 

Even when their direct water use is relatively small statewide, the local effects can be real. A single cluster of data centers can strain a city’s water portfolio or force communities to decide whether their limited supply should go to homes, farms, or server farms powering artificial intelligence. 

That’s the kind of challenge leadership is supposed to confront head-on. Not with slogans. Not with partisan theater. With real stewardship.

Arizona deserves economic growth, yes—but growth that respects the limits of the desert. We should welcome innovation, but it must come with clear standards: water recycling, conservation requirements, transparency about industrial usage, and long-term planning that protects our aquifers for generations. Some cities are already moving in this direction by requiring conservation plans or limiting potable water for data-center cooling. 

Because the truth about Arizona is simple and ancient: this is a land where civilizations rise or fall on water. The Hohokam built canals that still shape the Salt River Valley today. They understood something modern politicians sometimes forget—desert prosperity only works if the water lasts.

So protecting Arizona’s future means protecting Arizona herself. Her rivers, her aquifers, her desert ecosystems, and the communities that depend on them. Not for one political faction. Not for one election cycle. For everyone who calls this place home now—and everyone who will inherit it after us.

A governor’s job isn’t just to run the government. It’s to guard the land that makes the state possible in the first place. And Arizona, in all her harsh beauty, deserves nothing less. 

Who's the real spoiler?

Katie, the so-called “Ballot Basher,” has become the spoiler because her actions consistently disrupt the balance of power without offering any constructive solutions. By aggressively pushing chaos into the system—smashing procedures, politicizing every mechanism, and creating uncertainty—she ensures that even well-intentioned candidates and initiatives can’t gain traction. Her influence doesn’t serve the people; it amplifies confusion and frustration, making her the pivotal disruptor who decides outcomes not through competence or vision, but by sheer destabilization. In short, when Katie plays, the election doesn’t move forward—it spins in her shadow.

The Bungler didn't want to vote to release the Epstein files

Biggs’s refusal to sign the discharge petition for the release of the Epstein files is a glaring example of political cowardice and obstruction. While the public demands transparency and accountability, he hid behind procedural excuses instead of using his authority to force the documents into the open. By not putting his name on the petition, he effectively blocked access to critical information that could expose wrongdoing and deliver justice, leaving voters and survivors frustrated and sidelined. This inaction underscores a broader pattern of prioritizing personal or partisan comfort over the public’s right to know.

Biggs "The Bungler"

Katie "The Ballot Basher"

Welcome!

There's much to see here. So, take your time, look around, and learn all there is to know about me. I’m William Pounds, my nickname is Rex, a proud independent thinker, political advocate, and someone deeply committed to serving the people. My journey in politics has been shaped by my experiences as a former chair for Jesse Ventura's 2020 presidential campaign and my work as an advocate for real systemic change. I've had the honor of being endorsed by bold leaders like Louis Farrakhan and mentored by the incomparable Cynthia McKinney, who has instilled in me the importance of truth and accountability in governance.



I believe in challenging the status quo, standing up for the voiceless, and delivering innovative solutions to today’s problems. My Energy Dividends Plan, for example, builds on my 2022 Arizona gubernatorial campaign proposal to provide economic relief through equitable investment in energy.



As a Christian, I’m guided by principles of justice, stewardship, and love for my neighbor. Politically, I am unafraid to question mainstream narratives, whether that’s about 9/11, election integrity, or foreign policy. My platform is about putting people over party lines—whether it’s defending working-class families, advocating for transparency, or fighting against corruption in all its forms.



What drives me? The belief that with courage and determination, we can rebuild trust in our government and give power back to the people.

Beyond politics, my life’s work has always been rooted in science, systems thinking, and innovation. As an engineer and scientist, I’ve collaborated with Dr. Shiva Ayyadurai — the inventor of email and a pioneer in systems biology — on projects that fuse technology with civic purpose. Together, we’ve explored Resource-Based Economics as a framework to move society beyond scarcity and corruption—toward a model where human creativity, not exploitation, fuels prosperity.

This philosophy is not just theory for me. It’s the foundation of my engineering projects—like the Spirit of Humanity II, a Gaza Blockade Buster prototype designed to deliver medical supplies and humanitarian aid through advanced, energy-efficient maritime technology. It’s more than a vessel—it’s a symbol of defiance against collective punishment and the belief that engineering can serve humanity, not war.

My approach to leadership mirrors my approach to science: define the problem honestly, test solutions rigorously, and never stop improving. Whether I’m refining renewable energy systems for my Energy Dividends Plan, or developing AI to conserve Arizona’s scarce water and power resources, I approach governance as an engineer would: methodically, transparently, and with the people’s needs at the center of every design.

At heart, I’m not running to manage a broken system—I’m running to re-engineer it. The same curiosity that drives me in the lab drives me in public service: to build systems that actually work for people, to restore truth to leadership, and to advance policies that make human dignity non-negotiable.

We have the tools, the intelligence, and the moral capacity to redesign society for the better. What’s been missing is the courage to do it. That’s what I bring to the table—a fusion of faith, science, and unrelenting independence.

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My Priorities

The Governor controls 30% of the Arizona state budget, with that I would:

With just 20 percent of our state’s budget, we can partner with the Venus Project to design and build self-sustaining circular cities that guarantee a safe, healthy home for every family. By integrating 3D-printed modular housing, renewable energy grids, and automated resource management, these communities eliminate the speculative housing market and keep costs transparent—so no one ever pays more than the true cost of construction and maintenance. Every unit is pre-engineered to the highest standards of efficiency and resilience, slashing commute times, utility bills, and maintenance hassles, while ensuring that no resident ever faces the fear of eviction or overcrowding again.


Surrounding each city core, vertical and hydroponic farms will produce fresh fruits, vegetables, and grains year-round, right where people live. Smart irrigation systems and closed-loop water recycling will stretch every drop further, ending agricultural insecurity and insulating us from climate-driven crop failures. By locating food production within walking distance of every home, we cut out middlemen, plummeting grocery costs and carbon emissions alike. These circular cities become living laboratories in resource abundance—demonstrating that when we invest in shared infrastructure and intelligent design, housing and food security cease to be distant ideals and become everyday realities for every Arizonan.

Energy Dividends

With an additional 10 percent of our state budget, we’ll deploy an “Energy Dividends” infrastructure that transforms every rooftop, parking lot, and unused public parcel into a clean‐energy powerhouse—solar canopies, wind turbines, and community microgrids feeding into a shared smart grid. Every kilowatt-hour generated is metered not for profit, but as a credit in each resident’s Energy Dividend account: families receive monthly allocations to offset their bills (or even bank credits for electric vehicles), while communities reinvest surplus into new projects. This democratic model slashes utility poverty, stabilizes rates against market fluctuations, and funnels the true value of sunlight and wind directly back to the people who produce it.


By pre-financing these assets through public investment rather than corporate debt, we’re laying the groundwork for a fully resource-based economy—one in which energy isn’t a speculative commodity but a guaranteed commons. As Arizonans begin to experience dividends tied to actual joules instead of paper profits, the collective mindset shifts from chasing currency to stewarding real resources. Over time, this shrinks the role of middlemen markets, rationalizes consumption around available capacity, and creates transparent feedback loops between resource availability and community well-being—paving the way for housing, food, and water security to be managed as shared assets rather than price-driven luxuries.

Freedom of Speech

I’m deeply committed to upholding the First Amendment’s guarantee of free speech, believing that even the most unpopular or provocative viewpoints deserve protection from government coercion or censorship.  Political boycotts—like those in support of Palestinian rights—are a time-honored form of collective expression, and no public official should weaponize state power to chill that speech.


As Governor of Arizona, I would have several levers to dismantle the state’s current anti-BDS regime (originally enacted as HB 2617 in 2016, which prohibits state contracts with any entity that boycotts Israel.  First, we can propose—and lobby the Legislature to pass—a repeal of ARS §35-393 (the contracting provision of HB 2617) or amend it to remove the certification requirement altogether.  If that bill reaches my desk, I can sign it into law, or, if it fails, threaten or use my veto authority on the state budget bills that fund enforcement of the anti-BDS clauses.  Second, I can call a special legislative session to prioritize this repeal and mobilize bipartisan support, emphasizing that Arizona’s courts have already found the law likely unconstitutional on First Amendment grounds.


I can issue an executive order directing all procurement agencies to suspend enforcement of the boycott certification requirement while you work with the Legislature on a full repeal.  I could also instruct the Attorney General and State Procurement Office to refrain from enforcing or defending the statute in court, effectively nullifying its impact.  Finally, my budget proposal could zero-out any dedicated funding for implementing or policing anti-BDS compliance—making the law unenforceable in practice.  Together, these steps would restore full free-speech rights to Arizonans and remove a state-sanctioned barrier to peaceful political expression.

Money is just an interference between what one needs and what one is able to get. It is not money that people need, it is access to resources.


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Why William?

Transitioning to a Resource-Based Economy

Under my governorship, Arizona will break free from the false dichotomy of capitalism and socialism—both of which perpetuate scarcity by pitting us against one another for ever-diminishing resources. Instead, we will chart a bold new course toward a resource-based economic model that harnesses innovation, collaboration, and our state’s abundant natural endowments to guarantee opportunity, security, and dignity for every Arizonan.


Why Abandon Capitalism and Socialism?


  • Capitalism commodifies human needs and funnels wealth upward, turning basic necessities into profit centers. It thrives on manufactured shortages—overbuilding in some sectors and underinvesting in others—so that a few get richer while the many are forced to struggle.
     
  • Socialism, as practiced in the modern era, merely flips the ownership of scarcity from corporations to the state, substituting public monopolies and bureaucratic allocation for private markets—and still leaving individuals at the mercy of centralized planners who inevitably perpetuate rationing and red tape.
     

Both systems lock us into a perpetual scramble over “who gets what,” trapping communities in cycles of boom and bust, haves versus have-nots, and endless political wrangling over limited budgets rather than unlimited human potential.


Our Path Forward: Principles and Policies


Define Resources, Not Profits
 

  • Establish a statewide Resource Inventory and Optimization Board to map and quantify Arizona’s natural, technological, and human assets—water, solar irradiation, agricultural capacity, skilled labor, and digital infrastructure.
     
  • Prioritize deployment of solar farms, water-recycling networks, and regenerative agriculture based on objective need and maximum societal benefit rather than return on investment.
     

Democratize Access Through Technology
 

  • Invest in open-source platforms that transparently allocate energy credits, water rights, and public land use based on real-time data.
     
  • Use blockchain-enabled registries to ensure every citizen can track resource flows, hold providers accountable, and participate directly in allocation decisions.
     

  Reorient the Workforce for Abundance
 

  • Launch Next-Gen Skills Academies in partnership with community colleges and tech hubs to train workers in renewable energy installation, advanced water management, precision agriculture, and digital manufacturing.
     
  • Guarantee a living wage stipend for participants, decoupled from employment status, so Arizonans can innovate without fear of financial ruin.
     

Phase Out Artificial Scarcity
 

  • Redirect subsidies away from extractive industries and toward technologies that lower marginal costs—like utility-scale batteries, desalination, and vertical farming—so that energy, water, and food approach near-zero cost.
     
  • Enact Right to Repair and Product-as-a-Service laws to extend product lifespans, reduce waste, and decouple economic growth from resource depletion.
     

Foster a Culture of Shared Stewardship
 

  • Create community Resource Commons in both urban and rural areas—spaces where people co-manage gardens, tool libraries, makerspaces, and renewable microgrids.
     
  • Embed civic dividend payments drawn from efficiencies gained through pooled resources, ensuring that every Arizonan benefits directly as we transition.
     

A New Chapter for Humanity


By rejecting the old narratives of competition over scarcity, Arizona can become a global exemplar of what is possible when we design our economy around abundance instead of profit or power. Under my leadership, we will not merely tinker at the edges—we will fundamentally realign our policies, our institutions, and our values so that every resident can flourish without stripes or red tape, in an economy that serves people first, resources wisely, and the planet sustainably.

Countdown to Primary Election

Arizona Independents & Greens, vote/write in William Pounds early or on August 4th, 2026! 

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