Apr. 19, 2022

Arizona’s newest specialty license plate will feature Alice Cooper, support teen center

via azcentral

A specialty license plate featuring Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member and Arizona resident Alice Cooper could hit the state’s roadways later this year.

A bill passed by Arizona Legislature and signed by Gov. Doug Ducey earlier this month not only creates a new specialty plate design, but also establishes the Youth Music and Art Special Plate Fund.

The fund is dedicated to helping Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Teen Centers, a faith-based nonprofit based in Phoenix and Mesa that mentors people ages 12 to 20 and helps them discover their talents at no cost.

After researching specialty plates, the nonprofit determined having one would help to gain exposure and some extra income.

“It would be amazing if we could have a plate to really extend our programs, just to reach more kids,” said Randy Spencer, who oversees community partnerships and development for the center.

The special plate has a $32,000 implementation fee that Spencer told The Arizona Republic was already fully funded, though did not have the name of that person.

For those interested in purchasing, the plate has an initial $25 fee with the same cost for an annual renewal. Of that, $17 will go as a donation to the centers.

The specialty plates do not yet have a design, but Spencer said Cooper, “is very flattered and humbled that his name and likeness is going to go out to help a bunch of kids.”

If all goes as planned, the plate will be issued by Dec. 31.