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Michael Sutphin

Michael Sutphin

Blacksburg Town Mayor

About the Office

The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.

Term Length

4 years

Election Date

Nov 4, 2025

About Me

Party

Nonpartisan

Occupation

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My Top Issues

Environment / Energy

Using a “smart growth” approach to land use that encourages mixed-use development, public and alternative transportation, and the preservation of green and open spaces.

Housing

Implementing land use policies that create more housing types for residents of all income levels, such as small lot residential development, and creating resources for small, locally based developers to build the types of housing we need in Blacksburg.

Economy

Revitalizing downtown through streetscape improvements and the creation of a retail incubator space.

Infrastructure / Transportation

Improving pedestrian safety along Prices Fork, Clay Street, Harding Avenue, and elsewhere.

Infrastructure / Transportation

Enhancing public transportation options through expanded Blacksburg Transit service.

Infrastructure / Transportation

Renovating the existing Community Center and making progress toward a new Recreation Center.

Environment / Energy

Promoting energy-efficient building practices, such as passive solar design and green roofs.

Environment / Energy

Completing the transition of the Blacksburg Transit fleet to all-electric vehicles.

Infrastructure / Transportation

Upgrading the town’s aging water and sewer lines to ensure reliable service for years to come.

Housing

Encouraging residential infill development and linking housing, transportation, and employment when making land use decisions.

Economy

Backing economic development efforts that remove barriers and provide resources for small businesses, such as the Retail Strategies initiative.

Education

Building on our strengths in education, technology, arts and culture, and the outdoors for recruiting and retaining people and businesses.

Environment / Energy

Making it easier to access residential solar energy.

Infrastructure / Transportation

Expanding and improving Blacksburg’s trail system and outdoor recreation amenities, including upgrades to the Brush Mountain trail system and the expansion of the Huckleberry Trail.

Who I'm Running Against

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