You have no excuse for not voting. Like, really this time. The mayor’s signature can back you up.

As civic-minded folks continue to show up to the polls in record numbers for early voting, Austin Mayor Steve Adler would apparently like the people of the city to know that he’s got them covered, elementary school doctor appointment style. At least, the people who follow him on Twitter:

Are long #earlyvoting lines making you late? Vote at City Hall & we'll write you a tardy slip in the Mayor's office. pic.twitter.com/KPxc6oAobT

— Mayor Adler (@MayorAdler) October 27, 2016

“Are long #earlyvoting lines making you late?” Adler tweeted Thursday. “Vote at City Hall & we’ll write you a tardy slip in the Mayor’s office.” And the sample excuse note he attached looks legit. City of Austin letterhead and all.

The American-Statesman’s Elizabeth Findell reported that at least 9,000 people had voted in Travis County as of Thursday morning, according to the county elections director. Polling stations were processing about 1,500 to 2,000 more each hour.

If handing a signed note from the mayor to your boss is a touch dramatic for your tastes, you can also check the wait time at any polling place in town before you go. But remember: No matter what, a ballot-box selfie is never an excuse for being late.

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