Phil Montgomery

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Phil Montgomery is a Republican American politician who lives in Green Bay, Wisconsin and represents the 4th district in the Wisconsin State Assembly. He has served since 1998.

Early life and career

His biography states "Born Hammond, Indiana, July 7, 1957; married; 2 children. Graduate T.F. North H.S.; B.S. in Business and Commerce, University of Houston-Downtown, Houston, Texas 1988. Former systems engineer. Member: Leadership Green Bay Alumni; Ashwaubenon Optimist Club; Waterfront Study Com. (past chp.); Junior Achievement; youth basketball coach.” [1]

Issue positions

Montgomery did not provide answers to the 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[2]

Committee membership

  • Finance
  • Energy and Utilities
  • Joint Committee on Finance

Legislation

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." [3]

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.” [4]

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. [5].

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.” [6]

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." [7]

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. [8]

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. [9] [10]

Representative Montgomery also supported passage of the historic Great Lakes Compact in the 2007-08 Wisconsin legislative session. [11] 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. [12]

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. [13] [14]

2009 Sponsored legislation

Legislation sponsored in 2009:[15]

  • 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;

Major donors

The top 5 donors to Montgomery's 2008 campaign were mostly individuals:[16]

  • 1. Weyers, Colleen I $600
  • 2. Ziegelbauer, Gary J $500
  • 3. Tonelli, Christine $500
  • 4. WI Electric Cooperative Assoc $500
  • 5. Dykema, John $500

External links

Journal Sentinal Online "Power and Tribute" Doyle Favors lifting nuclear moratorium

References

  1. ↑ Wisconsin State Legislature - Phil Montgomery Biography
  2. ↑ Project Vote Smart - Assm. Montgomery Issue Positions
  3. ↑ Badger Herald Cable bill garners support, March 28, 2007
  4. ↑ WPRI Report The Benefits of Cable Competition in Wisconsin
  5. ↑ Winona Daily News Doyle signs cable competition bill, makes changes with veto, December 22, 2007
  6. ↑ Winona Daily News Doyle signs cable competition bill, makes changes with veto, December 22, 2007
  7. ↑ The Business Journal Doyle signs cable competition bill, December 21, 2007]
  8. ↑ The Business Journal Number of video providers with statewide franchise to grow, April 28, 2008
  9. ↑ [1]
  10. ↑ [2]
  11. ↑ [3]
  12. ↑ [4]
  13. ↑ [5]
  14. ↑ [6]
  15. ↑ Wisconsin Legislature - Bills sponsored by Phil Montgomery
  16. ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions
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