Michael P. Phillips
Candidate for Hardy County Commission
Background
- Lives in
- Old Fields (Old Fields District)
Won the May 2026 Republican primary for Hardy County Commission; the Moorefield Examiner notes his association with West Hardy EMS.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Opposes raising taxes; expects ambulance fees to rise.
ReportGOP and BOE candidates outline priorities in advance of May 12 primaryNews coverage · Moorefield Examiner · Apr 21, 2026 · moorefieldexaminer.com
“Though he said he is not for raising taxes, referring to the ambulance fee he said”
Economy & jobs
Supports keeping younger residents in the county with local jobs.
ReportGOP and BOE candidates outline priorities in advance of May 12 primaryNews coverage · Moorefield Examiner · Apr 21, 2026 · moorefieldexaminer.com
“He also stressed the need for keeping younger generations in the county rather than losing them to better or more abundant jobs elsewhere.”
Environment & parks
Opposes the Old Fields solar project.
All three Republican commission candidates at the April forum opposed it, citing zoning, environmental and safety concerns.
ReportGOP and BOE candidates outline priorities in advance of May 12 primaryNews coverage · Moorefield Examiner · Apr 21, 2026 · moorefieldexaminer.com
“All three candidates for County Commission expressed their opposition to the Old Fields solar project”
Health & human services
Supports more transparency in county EMS operations.
ReportGOP and BOE candidates outline priorities in advance of May 12 primaryNews coverage · Moorefield Examiner · Apr 21, 2026 · moorefieldexaminer.com
“One of his top priorities he said would be ongoing EMS issues, including the need for greater transparency”
All sources (4)
- Candidate search: November 3, 2026 General Election, Hardy County
Election filing · West Virginia Secretary of State · candidates.wvsos.gov
- Sample ballots, May 12, 2026 Primary Election: Hardy County
Election filing · West Virginia Secretary of State · apps.sos.wv.gov
- Primary Produces Few Shakeups, Several Notable Contrasts
News coverage · Moorefield Examiner · May 19, 2026 · moorefieldexaminer.com
- GOP and BOE candidates outline priorities in advance of May 12 primary
News coverage · Moorefield Examiner · Apr 21, 2026 · moorefieldexaminer.com
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