Ward I Representative

Email Michael A. Gillette, Ph.D.

My name is Mike Gillette, and I was elected to City Council in May of 2004. One of the primary themes of my campaign was the need for proactive leadership that is accessible and responsive to the needs and values of the community. I believe that modern technology provides us with some wonderful tools that we can use to communicate more effectively and openly. This website is one way that I will attempt to share my views with the Citizens of Lynchburg.

Many individuals believe that it is necessary for elected officials to "play their cards close to the vest", and that it can be politically dangerous to share too much. I disagree with this philosophy. I believe that it is healthy for the voters to see how my mind may change over time and that it is productive for all of us to share in the process of an evolution in thinking. I encourage all Lynchburgers to email concerns or questions to me.  From time to time I will post positions on my website that deal with important issues.  Please check back, and if you don't see a discussion of an issue that is important to you, please contact me.

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