By Sammy Yates
Lexington City Manager Jon Ellestad retired this week after 24 years on the job. Local citizens and public officials celebrated his legacy at the Robert E. Lee Hotel Friday night. Mayor Mimi Elrod, County Administrator Spencer Suter and others praised Ellestad’s long stewardship and many accomplishments. The new city manager, Noah Simon, takes over at the end of this month.
Click here for an unedited video of the reception for Ellestad.