Michael Sutphin

Mayor2012-2029

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Contact

✉ towncouncil@blacksburg.gov

At a glance

News mentions: 0

Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 18
Total speaking time: 1:54:53
Avg per meeting: 6:23
Segments: 2135

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Top issues during term (1)(Budget)

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tax relief

Local volunteers save money on their yearly car taxes, while the town adjusts its tax revenue to invest in public safety.

Decisions during term (2)

Recorded while Sutphin was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedVoted yes7-0Apr 28, 2026

Adoption of FY2027 Budget (General Provisions)

approvedVoted yes7-0-1Apr 28, 2026

Adoption of FY2027 Budget (Specific Sections)

Voting record (2)(Budget)

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Voted yesApr 28, 2026

Adoption of FY2027 Budget (General Provisions)

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

Adoption of FY2027 Budget (Specific Sections)

Abstained due to a previously stated disqualification statement.