"I am running because the 106th District needs a stronger voice in Springfield.  Many of the district residents I have spoken with over the last few months want more vocal representation for our area. They feel the need for more effective representation, and as a Democrat in the Illinois House, I will have a better seat at the table where the decisions are made."

The 106th District is currently represented by Keith Sommer (R-Morton) and covers portions of LaSalle, Livingston, McLean, Tazewell, and Woodford Counties.

"More attention needs to be paid to our local schools.  Springfield asks a lot of our schools, but rarely backs up its requests with adequate funding.  Because our schools are the heart of our communities in Central Illinois, we need to ensure they receive the support they deserve. I will work hard to get our fair share and increase state funding for our schools.”

Mike and his wife, Lisa, were both raised in rural Illinois.  Both of their fathers farmed, and Mike's father was a county sheriff.  Mike teaches Geology at Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby and serves as President of the Lostant School Board.  Mike and Lisa have two children, Morgan, 6, and Ethan, 3. 
 
Over sixty percent of 106th District's residents live in small towns or unincorporated areas.  "Being the president of the local school board, I know first hand the tough decisions communities face in funding their schools. When the schools in our area suffer from low state funding, the only choices for the school board are consolidation, which hurts the community, or a property tax increase, which hurts farmers, homeowners, and businesses.  If the voters send me to Springfield, I will work with the majority leadership to improve state funding for schools and protect our communities."

Mike Phillips
Candidate for
Illinois House of Representatives                                            
106th District
http://phillipsforhouse.com

contact:
(815)368-3583
mike@phillipsforhouse.com