Frank Friedman and Chuck Smith have both made careers downtown and been involved in government for years.
Businesses are settling into their new locations in the Lexington area. And more national chains are on the way.
Buena Vista’s median home values rose 60% since 2020. The city used to have one of the highest property tax rates in Virginia, but a recent cut brought Buena Vista below the state average.
Frank Friedman and Chuck Smith have both made careers downtown and been involved in government for years.
By Scott Harrison Lexington Mayor Mimi Elrod won re-election Tuesday, receiving 1,601 votes, or 63…