It's Election Day

Don't forget to vote today!!! You make a difference.

The Virtues are excited to see the results of today's Mayoral election. We are even more excited to have the campaigning end.

Here is the letter to the editor we submitted to the Blackfoot Morning News last week. It offers a biased, but truthful view of Mike Virtue for Mayor.

We love you, DAD. Good luck today!


We were born and raised in Blackfoot. We love our town. It is full of memories, people we love, and life lessons learned. With pride, we tell those who inquire that we are from one of the greatest places on earth. Some understand—others wonder how such a seemingly small place could possibly earn such a title. Perhaps only those who have grown up within the community’s open arms would realize its many charms. Regardless--our little town will always be home—wherever life takes us.

Several years ago, our dad “retired.” He was poised to live a much deserved life of leisure—full of afternoons in the hammock and romping with grandchildren. Instead, he chose to become involved in city government—determined to give back to a community and the people who had been so good to him and his family. He had no long-term political agendas. He simply saw something he could make better. We have watched him closely over the past four years do just that. He is personally involved in the daily process of improving our community. He works tirelessly. He has great respect for and trust in those he works with and is proud to stand with them. He is level-headed. He cares. He listens. He is fair. He is sincere. He is our mayor and our dad.

As you go about your business today, look out your window. Notice how beautiful Jensen’s Grove and our city parks are. Notice that many of our streets are new and all are well kept. Notice that our city is safe. Notice that life in our town is better than it was four years ago. It’s easy to sit back and watch the world around you pass by. It’s easy to talk and observe. It’s easy to judge and hope that others will make your opinion heard. Mike Virtue has taught us that the good things in life are worth the effort.

Sincerely,
Michelle Virtue
Kimberly Virtue Lewis
Ryan Virtue
Laura Virtue Vawdrey