Video Voter Guide 2026 - Phil Tanis: Candidate for US House of Representatives, Michigan's 4th District

Updated about 22 hours ago

Phil Tanis is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Michigan's 4th Congressional District.

Chapters

Introduction - Phil Tanis (00:00:12)
Phil Tanis is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Michigan's 4th Congressional District.

Phil Tanis is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Michigan's 4th Congressional District.
Decision Making - Phil Tanis (00:01:42)
What would you do to ensure communities have a genuine opportunity for input before key decisions are finalized?

What would you do to ensure communities have a genuine opportunity for input before key decisions are finalized?
Public Spending - Phil Tanis (00:03:07)
How would you make sure residents can understand and track how their tax dollars are being spent?

How would you make sure residents can understand and track how their tax dollars are being spent?
Accountability - Phil Tanis (00:04:07)
How do you think about accountability in your own service as an elected official?

How do you think about accountability in your own service as an elected official?
Housing - Phil Tanis (00:05:22)
How would you approach housing and homelessness concerns in Southwest Michigan?

How would you approach housing and homelessness concerns in Southwest Michigan?
Public Safety - Phil Tanis (00:07:21)
How would you approach a policy that reduces harm and provides a justice system that is both fair and effective?

How would you approach a policy that reduces harm and provides a justice system that is both fair and effective?
Economic Opportunity - Phil Tanis (00:08:18)
What would you do to help more people earn a living wage and participate more fully in the economy?

What would you do to help more people earn a living wage and participate more fully in the economy?
Poverty - Phil Tanis (00:10:38)
In the office you are seeking, what role do you see in addressing poverty in the community?

In the office you are seeking, what role do you see in addressing poverty in the community?
Equity - Phil Tanis (00:12:16)
How would you ensure underrepresented residents have real influence in decisions affecting them?

How would you ensure underrepresented residents have real influence in decisions affecting them?
Democracy Today - Phil Tanis (00:13:12)
What does the health of democracy look like to you right now?

What does the health of democracy look like to you right now?
Civic Participation - Phil Tanis (00:16:07)
Many residents feel their voice doesn't matter in government. What would you do to change that?

Many residents feel their voice doesn't matter in government. What would you do to change that?
Final Thoughts - Phil Tanis (00:17:22)
Phil Tanis is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Michigan's 4th Congressional District.

Phil Tanis is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Michigan's 4th Congressional District.