Tonight the Carrboro Board of Aldermen selected March 19 as the date of the special election to fill the vacancy left by Alderman Dan Coleman’s resignation.

As I announced several weeks ago, I will file as a candidate in this special election. I am grateful for and energized by the support many of you have already expressed, and I look forward to a successful campaign. But I will need your help.

Vote. The success of this special winter campaign will come down to votes. If you are a Carrboro voter, please add the special election day, March 19, to your calendar.

Spread the word. Consider putting in a good word for me with your Carrboro friends and neighbors. Learn more about my experience and priorities. You can also like my campaign’s Facebook page at facebook.com/damonseilscarrboro and follow me on Twitter at twitter.com/damonseils, if you’re into that kind of thing.

Volunteer. Can you spend a small amount of time on the campaign? Sign up here. I will especially need volunteers to help distribute flyers in their neighborhoods and to greet voters at the polls.

Make a contribution. If you are able to make a financial contribution to help cover campaign expenses, please go to damonseils.org/donate. I am accepting contributions of up to $100 per person. Any amount you give will be a great help.

As this short campaign progresses, feel free to contact me. I hope I will have the privilege of earning your vote in the next several weeks.