__Name:__ Rennie Phillips
__Date of birth:__ 1-06-1950
__Place of birth:__ Nebraska
__Spouse, children's names:__ Marge is my wife
Victor and Tait are our sons
__Occupation:__ retired
__Employer:__ self employed
__Businesses owned, all or part:__ Phillips Construction; Sandhills Vineyard & Produce
__Previous offices held or sought:__ none
__What is the most important issue facing the Illmo Special Road District?:__
The roads are in good shape except for a few which need some work. Greatest need is to make the public more aware of what the Illmo Special Road District officers are doing, where the work is going on at present and what work is planned for the future.
__What in your background or education makes you qualified for this office?:__
Chaired the committee for the city counsel surveying all the streets in Scott City and recommended a list from most needing improvement to least needing improvement. Worked construction most of my life from carpentry to roofing to masonry. Operated light machinery like backhoes and tractors from the time I could climb on a tractor. I have an AA, BA, Masters and most of the work on a Doctoral degree.
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