The Republican defeated Democratic challenger Beth Macy by about 35,000 votes, with all the precincts reporting. Cline says he plans to continue standing up for conservative values and limited government intervention when he heads back to Washington, D.C., where Democrats rode a wave of anti-Trump sentiment to take control of Congress.
In Tuesday’s election, David Sigler was re-elected to city council and also won the special election for mayor. After the results are certified, Sigler – who has been interim mayor since Frank Friedman died in July – will become mayor and serve the rest of Friedman’s term. City council will appoint someone to fill Sigler’s council seat until a special election next year.
Voters in Lexington and Buena Vista signed off Tuesday on a 1 percent sales tax hike in both cities that will support school construction. With the funding secured, school officials say they can finalize plans and adjust their budgets to account for the new revenue.
Newly elected Lexington Mayor David Sigler is preparing to lead the city through the remainder of former Mayor Frank Friedman’s term after winning the special election Tuesday. In an interview with the Rockbridge Report, Sigler said he wanted to prioritize making infrastructure improvements and providing more affordable housing.
The Glasgow election comes months after a failed petition to oust the town’s mayor. In Rockbridge County, Toria Brown is now set to serve a full term as supervisor after being named an interim replacement for Jay Lewis, who was found ineligible to serve earlier this year after failing to take the oath of office.
Rising diesel prices are adding to the operating costs of Rockbridge County farmers already struggling with drought conditions. They say it’s making it more expensive to harvest hay, haul water and transport supplies.
A volunteer at Intersection 540 and Project Horizon is leading the way in forming a peer support group for adult survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and childhood trauma. Kirsten Tharp has developed a curriculum to teach participants about trauma and hopes the group will provide victims with a stronger social network.
Beau and Hans, both German shorthaired pointers, have completed months of training with their handlers, officers Chase Camden and Cameron Wheeler. The dogs, officially certified on Oct. 17, will be used primarily for vehicle searches.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s national team career spanned over two-decades and included a European title. He retires with the men’s all-time international goal scoring record.
The Republican defeated Democratic challenger Beth Macy by more than 35,000 votes, with more than 90% of the ballots counted.
Sigler defeated former city council colleague Nicholas Betts and will serve the remainder of former Mayor Frank Friedman’s term, which runs through 2028. Sigler has been serving as interim mayor since Friedman died unexpectedly in July.
The Glasgow election comes months after a failed petition to oust the town’s mayor. Brown is now set to serve a full term after being named an interim replacement for Jay Lewis, who was found ineligible to serve after failing to take the oath of office.
The three candidates earned the most votes, but Sigler was also elected mayor in a special election following the death of Frank Friedman in July. There were 790 write-in votes tallied, so the council results aren’t settled.
