29th District Republican candidates vie for votes

Name George A. Phillips
Age 61
Political affiliation Republican
Occupation/military/employment experience Surveyor/Army veteran/former U.S. Geological Survey
Family Wife, Janet; daughter, age 31; son age 15
Academic education B.S. geology State University of N.Y.; additional Delaware Technical & Community College, Wesley College
Prior political experience Former Kent County Regional Planning Commission, two years; vice-president, West Kent County Democrat Club, one year; president, general manager 1976 Convention of Delaware Democrat Clubs; became Reagan-Republican at time of President Jimmy Carter and have been one since
Campaign website or email sigma44@verizon.net

Why are you running for state representative, and what are the issues you feel are important?
Who can have food, yet not feed the hungry? Joy, yet not comfort those that mourn? Savor the blessings of freedom, yet neglect laboring to secure it for those that have none? I am compelled by honor, faith, and duty to run, and so I run.

Every few generations our people are presented with a great trial. It has fallen to this generation to face a great trial from within. Will the founding documents that established our nation prove sufficient to stem the tide of danger, or will they prove to be just empty words on dry dusty paper? In a real sense our documents are just dry dusty paper, yet it is the spirit of the people that breathes life into them and accomplishes the intended purpose.

Listen to the founders of our nation and you will see they were no different from ourselves, except in outward fashion. Read not just our Constitution, but also the Federalist Papers, wherein the meaning of our Constitution and the definition of its terms, and intent, is clearly presented by those who authored it. Search all the media for years and you might not find guidance for times of distress, yet read Washington’s Farewell Address and you will find a proven and true hand to guide you.

What issues are important to me? They are the same issues that are important to you.

They were, and shall be the same for all, forever. This is the greatness and true meaning of our nation.

Name Lincoln Willis
Age 34
Political affiliation Republican
Occupation/military/employment experience Small businessman (Willis Automotive of Middletown); attorney (member of Delaware State Bar Association)
Family Wife, Laura
Academic education Dartmouth College, A.B.; College of William and Mary —Marshall-Wythe School of Law, J.D.
Prior political experience First bid for office
Campaign website or email www.electlincolnwillis.com; lincolnwillis29@gmail.com

Why are you running for state representative, and what are the issues you feel are important?
Our state is at a critical crossroads. We must decide whether to stay on the road of increased taxes and irresponsible spending or whether we take the path towards fiscal responsibility and a government that fosters economic growth and job creation. I believe that my experience as a small businessman, as well as many years of volunteering in our community through non-profits and local service organizations, is what Delaware needs right now in the legislature.

Job Creation — Our No. 1 Priority. We must create new jobs by making Delaware an easy place to do business and foster small business development by lowering taxes and removing bureaucratic obstacles. Quality education is essential to a strong economy because the workforce of tomorrow is in the classroom today.

State Spending — Responsible, Common Sense Government. We need more small businessmen in the legislature who know how to meet a budget and rein in state spending. I refuse to let our state continue on this road towards high taxes and wasteful spending. I’ll work closely with the agricultural community to protect property rights and ensure fair treatment under Delaware’s tax code.  

Education — Our Future. I’m a product of Delaware’s public schools and want to make sure every student has the same great education I received at Smyrna High School, no matter where they live in the state. Teachers and principals need to be empowered in the classroom. Parents and teachers, working together, should decide how to best educate our children.