Thanks to supporters, family

To the editor:

I would like to personally thank the residents of Amherst for honoring me with their votes for city council at-large in last Tuesday's election. I'm humbled by the amount of support I received, and look forward to doing the best job I possibly can as their next councilman.

Most of all, however, I would like to thank my wonderful wife Jessica and our children Alex, Andrew and Sophia. They were my biggest supporters throughout a long nine months of campaigning, and I am very grateful for their love, encouragement and patience. I'm a lucky man to be part of such a great family.

Phil Van Treuren

Amherst