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Phil Montgomery
Phil Montgomery (b. July 7, 1957, in Hammond, Indiana) is a former member of the Wisconsin Public Service Commission. He was appointed to the commission by Governor Scott Walker in March 2011 and served through March 2017.[1]
Montgomery previously served as a Republican representative in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing District 4 from 1999 to 2010.[2]
Biography
Montgomery was born in Hammond, Indiana, on July 7, 1957. After graduating from T.F. North High School, he went on to earn a B.S. in business and commerce from the University of Houston-Downtown, Houston, Texas in 1988. He worked as a systems engineer.
Montgomery serves or has previously served as a member of the Leadership Green Bay Alumni, Ashwaubenon Optimist Club and the Waterfront Study Com., of which he was the chairperson. He was also a youth basketball coach.[3]
Political career
Wisconsin Public Service Commission (2011-2017)
Montgomery served as a member of the Wisconsin Public Service Commission from March 2011 to March 2017.
Wisconsin State Assembly (1999-2010)
Montgomery served on the following committees in the Wisconsin State Assembly:
Legislation
2007-2008
During the 2007-2008 legislative session, Representative Montgomery authored legislation to bring cable competition to Wisconsin consumers. Montgomery said it “is about consumers and choices. This is a simple issue. … Families all over the state of Wisconsin want options when it comes to their video service."[4]
The Wisconsin Policy Research Institute stated, “According to a 2004 study by the U.S. General Accounting Office (GAO), cable consumers in markets with wire-based competition saw an average cable bill rate drop of 23% when competition was introduced.”[5]
According to the Lacrosse Tribune, “At least 20 other states have approved similar statewide franchising laws. It passed the state Senate on a 23-9 vote and cleared the Assembly on a 66-28 vote.” This is a wide bipartisan vote of support.[6].
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection Secretary, Rod Nilsestuen said in a statement, “Under this new law, Wisconsin consumers will get expanded, competitive video service while still retaining important consumer protections.”[7]
In a Business Journal article, Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle Stated, “By opening the door to cable competition in Wisconsin we should see expanded services to consumers and more investments in communications technologies and infrastructure in the state."[8]
Since the Video Competition Act was signed into law, many cable providers have applied for statewide franchise licenses in order to compete for service in Wisconsin.[9]
Not only does the Video Competition Act bring cable competition to Wisconsin which will give consumers choices and consequently hold down prices, this law has brought millions of investment to the state and hundreds of new jobs.[10][11]
Representative Montgomery also supported passage of the historic Great Lakes Compact in the 2007-08 Wisconsin legislative session.[12] This Compact would help preserve and protect the Great Lakes for future generations to enjoy and benefit from if approved by the U.S. Congress. It has been approved by all eight great lakes states and the two provinces of Canada that are in the great lakes basin thus far.[13]
As chair of the Wisconsin Assembly Committee on Energy and Utilities, Representative Montgomery has expanded Wisconsin’s use of renewable energy while also protecting rate payers.[14][15]
2009
Legislation sponsored in 2009 included:
- AB-120 State agency expenditures, contracts, and grants: DOA required to make available on a Web site
- AB-129 Witness to a crime: intentionally causing bodily harm or threats to cause bodily harm knowing the person may testify made a felony;
- AB-233 Facsimile firearm: penalties for use in committing a crime or to alarm, intimidate, threaten, or terrify;
- AB-326 Fraudulently obtaining service from a service provider: criminal penalties created, definition provisions;
For a full listing of sponsored legislation and details see the House site.
Elections/Appointments
2011
Montgomery was appointed to the Wisconsin Public Service Commission by Governor Scott Walker in March 2011. He replaced Mark Meyer, a former state senator and the commissioner chairman. Montgomery served as chairman from 2011–2015.[16][17]
2010
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2010
Montgomery did not seek re-election to District 4 in 2010.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Montgomery won re-election to Assembly District 4, receiving 52.73% of the vote.[18]
| Wisconsin Assembly District 4 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Phil Montgomery (R)
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15,106 | |||
| Sam Dunlop (D) | 13,520 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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See also
External links
- Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
- Commissioner biographies
- Journal Sentinel Online "Power and Tribute"
- Doyle Favors lifting nuclear moratorium
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
- Freedom Speaks profile
- Montgomery's twitter
- Montgomery's LinkedIn
Footnotes
- ↑ Governor Scott Walker, "Governor Walker Appoints Lon Roberts to the Public Service Commission," February 23, 2017
- ↑ Wis Politics, "Rep. Montgomery: Announces his retirement from the state Assembly," May 7, 2010
- ↑ Wisconsin State Legislature, "Phil Montgomery Biography," accessed December 15, 2014
- ↑ Badger Herald Cable bill garners support, March 28, 2007
- ↑ WPRI Report The Benefits of Cable Competition in Wisconsin
- ↑ Winona Daily News Doyle signs cable competition bill, makes changes with veto, December 22, 2007
- ↑ Winona Daily News Doyle signs cable competition bill, makes changes with veto, December 22, 2007
- ↑ The Business Journal Doyle signs cable competition bill, December 21, 2007]
- ↑ The Business Journal Number of video providers with statewide franchise to grow, April 28, 2008
- ↑ Forbes, June 26, 2008
- ↑ Reuters, "More Than 200,000 Southeastern Wisconsin Customers Gain Video Choice With AT&T U-verse...," April 23, 2008
- ↑ Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- ↑ Counsel Great Lakes Governors
- ↑ Wisconsin Legislative Council, " 2005 Wisconsin Act 141," March 30, 2006
- ↑ Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin
- ↑ Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Former state Rep. Phil Montgomery named PSC chairman," March 28, 2011
- ↑ Wisconsin Public Service Commission, "PSC Commissioners," accessed June 14, 2015
- ↑ Wisconsin State Elections Board Results of Fall General Election-11/04/2008
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Mark Meyer |
Wisconsin Public Service Commission 2011–2017 |
Succeeded by Lon Roberts |
| Preceded by - |
Wisconsin State Assembly District 4 1999-2010 |
Succeeded by Chad Weininger (R) |
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