Lexington City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Amber
Ansted
Amber Ansted is running for Lexington City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 2 candidates are running for 3 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Amber AnstedYou’re reading
- 02Meghan N.S. Ferguson
Background
- About
- Lexington resident who has helped manage two small businesses and a short-term rental property in the city. This is her first run for public office.
Amber Ansted did not attend the September 22, 2026 candidate forum hosted by 50 Ways Rockbridge. The News-Gazette
On the record: Amber Ansted
5 sourced01Lodging tax1 sourced position
as told to The News-Gazette
Proposes raising the city's lodging tax rate from 8 percent to 10 percent to match the county's rate.
I think it’s fair that visitors to Lexington who use our streets, sidewalks and parking lots pay their fair share.”
Own statementThe News-GazetteLink
02Special events1 sourced position
as told to The News-Gazette
Said city staff can be compensated with a reasonable fee for events, especially when police help is needed, and distinguished private events from public community events.
Own statementThe News-GazetteLink
03Downtown1 sourced position
as told to The News-Gazette
Said downtown street-level commercial space should be kept and reserved for retail.
Own statementThe News-GazetteLink
04Housing1 sourced position
as told to The News-Gazette
Supports using upper floors of downtown buildings to expand housing.
Own statementThe News-GazetteLink
05Small business1 sourced position
as told to The News-Gazette
Said she wants regulations that let small businesses operate effectively.
Own statementThe News-GazetteLink
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