Dear Editor:

It has come to my attention that Purcellville Mayoral candidate Joel Grewe has stated in a recent Facebook group that “Also, on the note of history I believe Karl Phillips in 2006 had a partisan endorsement from the LCDC (Loudoun County Democratic Committee) in a run for mayor here in town.” 

Mr. Grewe’s aforementioned statement is incorrect.

I did not seek nor did I receive an endorsement from the LCDC when I ran for the Purcellville Town Council in 2002.  I did not seek nor did I receive an endorsement from the LCDC when I ran for Mayor of Purcellville in 2006 and 2008. Mr. Grewe is mistaken or misinformed about this matter. I no longer reside in the Purcellville area and therefore do not generally make public comments regarding town politics. However, in a situation where I have been personally singled out by a candidate for public office, I feel the need to set the record straight.

I do not make any judgements regarding Mr. Grewe’s intentions regarding his erroneous comment about me. To that extent, I will not weigh in on the upcoming town election, town issues or candidates. I only ask that the voters of Purcellville fully exercise their constitutional right to vote on or before election day. Each election is important, local state, and federal.

Karl Phillips – Purcellville Town Councilman, 2002-2006