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Van Phillips
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Van Phillips was a 2012 candidate for District 17 of the Nebraska Unicameral.
Phillip's professional experience includes working as a high school principal for two years and superintendent of schools for 31 years. He earned his B.A. in education from Wayne State College, Master's Degree from the University of Northern Colorado, and Specialists Degree in education administration from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.
Campaign themes
2012
The following themes come from Phillips' website:[1]
• Control government spending and lower taxes
It is incumbent on the state government to live within it means and not add increased hardship to already tax strapped Nebraskans. Large and small businesses alike must be allowed to retain as much of their profits as possible in order to expand and provide more jobs. Nebraskans, especially in District 17, need to know that their government will not raise taxes, but will indeed live within its means, just as our citizens are forced to do.
• Maintain a strong infrastructure
Nearly every city and town in Nebraska, including those in District 17, is making an effort to promote economic development as a means of providing jobs and increasing the tax base. Rural revitalization is attracting considerable attention in our district. Good roads and bridges are critical to any success of these well conceived objectives.
• Protect Nebraska’s most vulnerable citizens
The State of Nebraska has many obligations to its citizens, but none are more important than taking care of three groups of Nebraskans who do not have a voice: children, adults with developmental disabilities, and the unborn. These Nebraskans must have a safe, caring, and nurturing environment in which to live and learn. As your representative, I will vote to support education, support vital services for those who cannot provide for themselves, and will protect life at all levels.
Elections
2012
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2012
Phillips ran for election in the 2012 election for Nebraska State Senate District 17. Phillips advanced past the May 15 primary election and was defeated by Dave Bloomfield in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Dave Bloomfield Incumbent |
61% | 6,577 | |
| Nonpartisan | Van Phillips | 39% | 4,203 | |
| Total Votes | 10,780 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Dave Bloomfield Incumbent |
52.9% | 1,851 |
| Van Phillips |
28.8% | 1,009 |
| Ron Hartnett | 14.2% | 496 |
| Darrick J. Barclay | 4.1% | 144 |
| Total Votes | 3,500 | |
Personal
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Phillips and his wife, Doris, have three children.
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Van + Phillips + Nebraska + Senate"
External links
- Official campaign website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012
- Van Phillips on Facebook
- Van Phillips on Twitter
- Van Phillips on YouTube
Footnotes
- ↑ Committee to Elect Van Phillips to NE Senate District 17, home page, accessed October 18, 2012
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Statewide Candidate List," accessed February 14, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Official Report of The Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska - Primary Election, May 15, 2012," accessed May 13, 2014
