Michael Sutphin
@michaelsutphin.com
Mayor-elect of Blacksburg, Virginia. Views are my own.
Now that the provisional ballots have been counted, I am pleased to share that I have won the race for #Blacksburg mayor by just 18 votes. Thank you to everyone who voted, volunteered, donated, and believed in this campaign.
November 13, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Now that the provisional ballots have been counted, I am pleased to share that I have won the race for #Blacksburg mayor by just 18 votes. Thank you to everyone who voted, volunteered, donated, and believed in this campaign.
My October newsletter is out! 🎃 From campaign updates to news on upcoming Town Council actions, the Virginia Municipal League conference, and the federal shutdown, there’s a lot to cover this month in #Blacksburg.
Read the full update here 👉 mailchi.mp/3f8124a3c980...
Read the full update here 👉 mailchi.mp/3f8124a3c980...
October 31, 2025 at 9:57 PM
My October newsletter is out! 🎃 From campaign updates to news on upcoming Town Council actions, the Virginia Municipal League conference, and the federal shutdown, there’s a lot to cover this month in #Blacksburg.
Read the full update here 👉 mailchi.mp/3f8124a3c980...
Read the full update here 👉 mailchi.mp/3f8124a3c980...
Huge shout out to @abigailspanberger.com for visiting #Blacksburg again during the final stretch before Election Day. It was great to see so many #VirginiaTech students and community members energized about this election and making their voices heard at the polls.
October 28, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Huge shout out to @abigailspanberger.com for visiting #Blacksburg again during the final stretch before Election Day. It was great to see so many #VirginiaTech students and community members energized about this election and making their voices heard at the polls.
I’m running for mayor because I believe our community deserves experienced leadership that’s ready to go to work on day one. After more than 13 years serving on Town Council, including two terms as vice mayor, I know what it takes to tackle our biggest challenges and keep #Blacksburg moving forward.
October 23, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I’m running for mayor because I believe our community deserves experienced leadership that’s ready to go to work on day one. After more than 13 years serving on Town Council, including two terms as vice mayor, I know what it takes to tackle our biggest challenges and keep #Blacksburg moving forward.
📢 I’m thrilled to share that @lgbtqvictoryfund.bsky.social has endorsed my campaign for mayor of #Blacksburg! Victory Fund supports candidates who are out members of the LGBTQ+ community, committed to equality, and running campaigns with a clear path to victory.
October 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
📢 I’m thrilled to share that @lgbtqvictoryfund.bsky.social has endorsed my campaign for mayor of #Blacksburg! Victory Fund supports candidates who are out members of the LGBTQ+ community, committed to equality, and running campaigns with a clear path to victory.
My September newsletter is out! From new projects like the downtown retail incubator and Eheart Street cycle track, to upcoming development proposals and community events, there’s a lot happening in #Blacksburg.
Read the full update here 👉 mailchi.mp/ab12fc9680b5...
Read the full update here 👉 mailchi.mp/ab12fc9680b5...
September 30, 2025 at 5:13 PM
My September newsletter is out! From new projects like the downtown retail incubator and Eheart Street cycle track, to upcoming development proposals and community events, there’s a lot happening in #Blacksburg.
Read the full update here 👉 mailchi.mp/ab12fc9680b5...
Read the full update here 👉 mailchi.mp/ab12fc9680b5...
📣 Hey, #Blacksburg. This Saturday, September 27, I’ll be at “Democracy is on the Ballot: Issues and Concerns,” hosted by the Defending Democracy team at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation (1301 Gladewood Drive, Blacksburg).
September 25, 2025 at 10:31 PM
📣 Hey, #Blacksburg. This Saturday, September 27, I’ll be at “Democracy is on the Ballot: Issues and Concerns,” hosted by the Defending Democracy team at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation (1301 Gladewood Drive, Blacksburg).
Yesterday, I gave some brief remarks on behalf of the town at the grand re-opening of the Kroger on South Main Street in #Blacksburg. Kroger has invested $2.7 million in remodeling the store.
At the event, Kroger presented a check to Feeding Southwest Virginia and the HokieBird made an appearance!
At the event, Kroger presented a check to Feeding Southwest Virginia and the HokieBird made an appearance!
September 18, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Yesterday, I gave some brief remarks on behalf of the town at the grand re-opening of the Kroger on South Main Street in #Blacksburg. Kroger has invested $2.7 million in remodeling the store.
At the event, Kroger presented a check to Feeding Southwest Virginia and the HokieBird made an appearance!
At the event, Kroger presented a check to Feeding Southwest Virginia and the HokieBird made an appearance!
I’m proud to share that I’ve been named a 2025 Gun Sense Candidate by @momsdemand.bsky.social. This distinction signals my commitment to advocating for common-sense gun safety and preventing gun violence in our community.
September 16, 2025 at 9:22 PM
I’m proud to share that I’ve been named a 2025 Gun Sense Candidate by @momsdemand.bsky.social. This distinction signals my commitment to advocating for common-sense gun safety and preventing gun violence in our community.
As I’m campaigning for mayor, I’m often asked, “What’s your platform?” The truth is, there isn’t a single issue that defines our town’s future. #Blacksburg deserves a comprehensive vision that addresses our community’s many needs and opportunities. Learn more at www.michaelsutphin.com.
September 12, 2025 at 8:07 PM
As I’m campaigning for mayor, I’m often asked, “What’s your platform?” The truth is, there isn’t a single issue that defines our town’s future. #Blacksburg deserves a comprehensive vision that addresses our community’s many needs and opportunities. Learn more at www.michaelsutphin.com.
The August issue of my newsletter is out! This month, I share highlights from the #Blacksburg candidate forums, welcome back Virginia Tech and Montgomery County students, and provide updates on early voting, upcoming public hearings, and my campaign for mayor. Take a look: mailchi.mp/fa61f47c4530...
August 31, 2025 at 7:44 PM
The August issue of my newsletter is out! This month, I share highlights from the #Blacksburg candidate forums, welcome back Virginia Tech and Montgomery County students, and provide updates on early voting, upcoming public hearings, and my campaign for mayor. Take a look: mailchi.mp/fa61f47c4530...
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to say hello, grab some campaign literature, or wear a sticker. I really appreciate your support and interest! Shout out to Lauren Colliver and Susan Anderson for joining me and Lily Franklin for stopping by to say hi!
August 30, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to say hello, grab some campaign literature, or wear a sticker. I really appreciate your support and interest! Shout out to Lauren Colliver and Susan Anderson for joining me and Lily Franklin for stopping by to say hi!
Just got back from an energizing evening at Gobblerfest! It was great to connect with both new and returning #VirginiaTech students, as well as community members, to talk about my campaign and priorities for #Blacksburg.
August 30, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Just got back from an energizing evening at Gobblerfest! It was great to connect with both new and returning #VirginiaTech students, as well as community members, to talk about my campaign and priorities for #Blacksburg.
Last night, I had the opportunity to take part in the #Blacksburg Mayoral Candidate Forum hosted by the local chapters of the NAACP and League of Women Voters. If you missed it, you can watch the full forum here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-F6...
August 22, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Last night, I had the opportunity to take part in the #Blacksburg Mayoral Candidate Forum hosted by the local chapters of the NAACP and League of Women Voters. If you missed it, you can watch the full forum here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-F6...
Last week, the #Blacksburg Town Council unanimously passed a resolution calling for campaign finance reform to limit the influence of unlimited corporate spending in elections. You can read the full resolution here: blacksburg.granicus.com/MetaViewer.p...
August 20, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Last week, the #Blacksburg Town Council unanimously passed a resolution calling for campaign finance reform to limit the influence of unlimited corporate spending in elections. You can read the full resolution here: blacksburg.granicus.com/MetaViewer.p...
Some things come full circle! Back in 2009, I took a turn in the dunking booth during Steppin’ Out while running for Town Council. Fast forward to today, and I was back in the tank at Touch-a-Truck NRV in Christiansburg (pictured here).
August 16, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Some things come full circle! Back in 2009, I took a turn in the dunking booth during Steppin’ Out while running for Town Council. Fast forward to today, and I was back in the tank at Touch-a-Truck NRV in Christiansburg (pictured here).
📢 Mark your calendars! The Blacksburg Mayor Candidate Forum will be on Thursday, August 21, at 6:30 p.m. at the Blacksburg Municipal Building. You’ll have an opportunity to hear from my opponent and me about the issues facing our town.
August 5, 2025 at 7:12 PM
📢 Mark your calendars! The Blacksburg Mayor Candidate Forum will be on Thursday, August 21, at 6:30 p.m. at the Blacksburg Municipal Building. You’ll have an opportunity to hear from my opponent and me about the issues facing our town.
The Montgomery County RACE for ACCE 5K was a big success in #Blacksburg this morning! Somehow, I even managed to snag second place in my division (men’s 40-44), but I’m pretty sure that’s more a reflection of my age than my speed.
August 3, 2025 at 12:55 AM
The Montgomery County RACE for ACCE 5K was a big success in #Blacksburg this morning! Somehow, I even managed to snag second place in my division (men’s 40-44), but I’m pretty sure that’s more a reflection of my age than my speed.
The rain didn’t stop Council Member Susan Anderson and I from volunteering at the Downtown Blacksburg, Inc. T-shirt booth this afternoon. Fingers crossed for better weather at Steppin’ Out tomorrow! #Blacksburg
August 2, 2025 at 1:13 AM
The rain didn’t stop Council Member Susan Anderson and I from volunteering at the Downtown Blacksburg, Inc. T-shirt booth this afternoon. Fingers crossed for better weather at Steppin’ Out tomorrow! #Blacksburg
The July issue of my newsletter is out! This month, I highlight Steppin’ Out, the Race for ACCE, the downtown façade grant program, and an update on my #Blacksburg mayoral campaign—including how to get a yard sign.
📬 Take a look: mailchi.mp/dd3bf9a8838d...
📬 Take a look: mailchi.mp/dd3bf9a8838d...
July 31, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The July issue of my newsletter is out! This month, I highlight Steppin’ Out, the Race for ACCE, the downtown façade grant program, and an update on my #Blacksburg mayoral campaign—including how to get a yard sign.
📬 Take a look: mailchi.mp/dd3bf9a8838d...
📬 Take a look: mailchi.mp/dd3bf9a8838d...
It was an honor to help welcome Rustic Roots Olive Oils to downtown #Blacksburg at their ribbon cutting yesterday. This new shop is a fantastic addition to our local business community — and just in time for Steppin’ Out this weekend! (Photos courtesy of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce)
July 31, 2025 at 7:02 PM
It was an honor to help welcome Rustic Roots Olive Oils to downtown #Blacksburg at their ribbon cutting yesterday. This new shop is a fantastic addition to our local business community — and just in time for Steppin’ Out this weekend! (Photos courtesy of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce)
Hard to believe we’re just 100 days away from Election Day. I’m running for mayor because I care deeply about #Blacksburg and have the experience needed to help move it in the right direction. If you would like to get involved, visit www.michaelsutphin.com to learn more.
July 27, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Hard to believe we’re just 100 days away from Election Day. I’m running for mayor because I care deeply about #Blacksburg and have the experience needed to help move it in the right direction. If you would like to get involved, visit www.michaelsutphin.com to learn more.
One thing I’ve learned during my time on the #Blacksburg Town Council is that the town’s success is tied to the strength of our region. Whether we’re talking about housing, transportation, or economic development, we’re better off when we work together across the #NRV.
July 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM
One thing I’ve learned during my time on the #Blacksburg Town Council is that the town’s success is tied to the strength of our region. Whether we’re talking about housing, transportation, or economic development, we’re better off when we work together across the #NRV.
New yard signs are on the way! 🪧 Here's a peek behind the scenes at the print shop.
Want one for your yard in #Blacksburg? Sign up here: forms.gle/oULyR1XWsQVs...
Want one for your yard in #Blacksburg? Sign up here: forms.gle/oULyR1XWsQVs...
July 19, 2025 at 1:12 PM
New yard signs are on the way! 🪧 Here's a peek behind the scenes at the print shop.
Want one for your yard in #Blacksburg? Sign up here: forms.gle/oULyR1XWsQVs...
Want one for your yard in #Blacksburg? Sign up here: forms.gle/oULyR1XWsQVs...
I’m proud to be a bronze sponsor of the 2025 Race for ACCE 5K on Saturday, Aug. 2. This supports the ACCE program, which provides tuition for Montgomery County high school graduates to attend New River Community College.
You can find out more about the Race for ACCE here: www.nr.edu/raceforacce/
You can find out more about the Race for ACCE here: www.nr.edu/raceforacce/
July 15, 2025 at 10:13 PM
I’m proud to be a bronze sponsor of the 2025 Race for ACCE 5K on Saturday, Aug. 2. This supports the ACCE program, which provides tuition for Montgomery County high school graduates to attend New River Community College.
You can find out more about the Race for ACCE here: www.nr.edu/raceforacce/
You can find out more about the Race for ACCE here: www.nr.edu/raceforacce/