Dear Voter,

I am asking for your support for my re-election to the Bellingham City Council.

I have a strong record of public engagement and hard work, and I am proud of the accomplishments of your City Council. Together, we have made Bellingham a better place, but challenges remain and new calls to action tell us that much work has yet to be done. If re-elected I will continue to work hard to support programs and policies that work, while championing new ideas where we need to do more or do it better.

In city leadership, genuine progress happens when go beyond symbolic statements and roll up our sleeves to do the real work of government. The issues are complex. People do not always agree, and we must work to find common ground. This important work takes compassion and integrity and perseverance, and that is what I offer.

I believe we are at our best when we use both our heads and our hearts. We care about our families, neighbors, and our community, and we care about real results that work for real people.  I promise to do all I can, with both head and heart, to make Bellingham a better place for all of us.

Thank you for your support,

Michael