Together Everyone Achieves Move

Phil believes strong leadership means bringing people together with a shared purpose. He’s seen firsthand that real progress happens when city leaders, employees, and residents work side by side. Whether it’s solving water issues, improving traffic flow, or creating a business-friendly environment, Phil leads by listening, collaborating, and focusing on solutions that serve the whole community. His leadership style is grounded in unity—because when we work as a team, we build a stronger Cedar City. 

Stop, Look, Analyze, Manage

Phil also lives by the principle of SLAM: Stop, Look, Analyze, and Manage. It’s how he has approached construction projects for decades—and it’s how he’ll lead as mayor. When challenges arise, Phil doesn’t rush in with half-formed plans. He takes the time to understand the issues, studies the details, weighs the options, and creates a plan of action, with his team, that makes sense. Its thoughtful leadership rooted in experience, accountability, and a deep commitment to doing things the right way for Cedar City.