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.