Mike Phillips (D-Lostant) candidate for State Representative in the 106th District, outlined his goals for the 106th Legislative District.

First on his agenda is to provide better service to the residents of the District.  “During this campaign, I have learned a great deal about the needs of the District by talking to the voters.  They want a strong, effective Representative who responds promptly to their inquiries, and I plan to provide that kind of service.  I will move the office to the center of the District.  Because the District is so large, I will also hold special office hours at city and township halls throughout the area.”

Phillips also discussed his legislative priorities.  During his campaign he has placed education at the forefront of his agenda.  Phillips teaches at Illinois Valley Community College and is President of the Lostant School Board.  “Our schools are hurting.  It is clear that something needs to be done to reform school funding and provide better support for our schools.  Maintaining high quality education, reducing reliance on property taxes, and preserving community schools will be my top goals.”

Phillips has also proposed putting the State budget on the internet in a format that is easy to read and understand, providing more support for alternative and efficient energy technologies, and clearing away the State’s budget deficit.  “We need keep our pension promises, pay our bills on time, and properly staff and maintain our State facilities.  From the prisons to the parks and on the roads in between, we see what happens when the State cannot or will not provide proper funding for its primary responsibilities.”

Phillips stated that he will be very active in Springfield.  “I will not sit in the back row and wait to vote on whatever bills happen to make it to the floor.  I will propose legislation that addresses the needs of our District and the State, and I will work with other Representatives to build support and make sure it passes.”

Phillips urged everyone to go out and cast their vote.  “The system does not work when voters stay home.  Whether you cast your vote for me or not, I urge everyone to exercise their right to have a say in our government.”

Phillips is seeking to represent the 106th Illinois House District, which covers portions of LaSalle, Livingston, McLean, Tazewell, and Woodford Counties in central Illinois.  Anyone interested in finding out more can visit Phillips’s campaign web site at  www.phillipsforhouse.com.