Friends, neighbors, and supporters:

Over the past several months, I have brought my campaign for Blacksburg Town Council to the people. I have passed out campaign flyers at Steppin’ Out and Gobblerfest, organized house parties and fundraisers, reached out to groups like the Environmental Coalition and the Mount Tabor Ruritans, spoken at town forums, and knocked on more doors than I can count. And I have counted on the support of my friends and neighbors who have donated their time and money to the campaign. This weekend, I was proud to receive an endorsement from The Roanoke Times.

But I still need your help to win. Here are a few simple ways you can support my bid for town council:

• Volunteer. I need your help canvassing in the remaining few days of the campaign and passing out flyers at the polls on Election Day. Even if you can only help for a couple of hours, I would appreciate your support. Send me a message to sign up.
• Write an endorsement. Whether you are a long-time neighborhood organizer or an old classmate of mine, I could use your support on the Roanoke Times opinion pages this weekend. Email me for tips and talking points for writing a letter to the editor.
• Vote. Make your voice heard on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Look up your polling location on the State Board of Elections website.

Next Tuesday, voters will choose our leaders on the Blacksburg Town Council. Let’s make sure we have a reason to celebrate on election night.

Sincerely,

Michael Sutphin
Candidate for Blacksburg Town Council