Voters in Buena Vista and Lexington are getting the chance to weigh in on a proposal to increase the sales tax by 1% to fund school construction. They’re also voting in three uncontested school board races.
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Lexington’s interim mayor, David Sigler, and city council member Nicholas Betts are competing in a Nov. 3 special election that will determine the city’s next mayor. Sigler has emphasized responsible spending and trust among council members. Betts says he would focus on public input and having expanded discussion before city officials make decisions.
U.S. Rep. Ben Cline is seeking his fifth consecutive term in Congress representing the 6th district, a race in which the Republican is facing off against Democrat Beth Macy, a veteran investigative journalist. Cline visited Washington and Lee University on Wednesday for an off-the-record talk with two student groups. In an interview afterward, he said lowering fuel prices is the key to reducing consumer costs.
From proposed tax increases to mayor’s races, find out what’s going to be on your ballot on Nov. 3.
Interim Mayor David Sigler, Amber Ansted and Meghan Ferguson are on the ballot for city council in next month’s general election. Will Kirchner, the son of a former city council member, is running a write-in campaign.
Lexington increased water and sewer rates and associated fees by 8% effective July 1, largely in response to higher wholesale charges from the Maury Service Authority, which supplies water and wastewater services to the city. The minimum monthly bill for customers in the city rose from $44.16 to $47.70, according to city officials. The increases are helping to pay for water and sewer improvements, including the maintenance and replacement of aging pipes.
Former Lexington mayor Frank Friedman served his hometown community for more than two decades, from time on the school board to two terms on city council and 10 years as mayor. Since his unexpected death July 2, colleagues and local residents have been remembering his leadership, community involvement and personal connections. His family is also working to continue his legacy through a memorial fund.
After a six-month renovation, new owners Michael Meers and Madi Ford are hoping to revive a property that dates back to 1962. The motel closed in November before Meers and Ford purchased it in March. It reopened in late September.
The Governor’s Summit on Rural Prosperity took place over Wednesday and Thursday. Business leaders and elected officials from across the state gathered to discuss the biggest issues facing rural Virginia
As cyber threats increasingly shape modern warfare, VMI is preparing cadets to defend against attacks in digital spaces. Supported by Department of Defense funding, the institute’s cybersecurity program trains students to identify, prevent, and respond to virtual threats that pose growing risks to national security.