On Monday, March 30, 2026, Mayor Charles "Chuck" Peterson did a 4-minute interview with Spectrum News regarding the challenges of getting grants, the cost of living, tourism, and childcare in Phillips.
He mentioned that its difficult to get grants for a small area. Even though Phillips has a population of about 1,500, the outlying townships make the area larger than the city population itself.
He said the cost of living is less for buying groceries or buying a beer in the area.
Chuck mentioned that the amount of people in the area grows in the summer with all the tourism and the nice lakes that are available.
He stated childcare is a problem. He said there are not many childcare facilities in the area, and the city clerk/treasurer has to bring one of her children to work.
To see the full video interview, click the link: https://spectrumnews1.com/wi/madison/new...challenges