To the Editor:

There’s a reason that Delegate Bill Barlow has been elected year after year by voters from both sides of the aisle. It’s because Bill is that rare breed of politician who puts his constituents before his party and his own interests.

Even during these days of strong partisanship, Bill has continued to work with Republicans and Democrats alike to promote fiscal responsibility in Richmond and bring sanity back to the budget process.

Due in part to Delegate Barlow’s support for budget reform packages, Virginia has been named the “Best Managed State” as well as the “Best State for Business.”

Delegate Barlow has done a great job representing us for the last 18 years.

In November, I’ll be voting for him to keep fighting for us in Richmond.

Michele Joyce

Smithfield