Lexington Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
David G.
Sigler
David G. Sigler is running for mayor of Lexington in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Nicholas A. Betts.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Nicholas A. Betts
- 02David G. SiglerYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Interim mayor of Lexington, first elected to City Council in 2014. He serves on the board of the Rockbridge Area Recreation Organization and previously served on the Regional Tourism Board and the board of Main Street Lexington.
David G. Sigler is also on the ballot for City Council because he filed for council before being appointed interim mayor; he has said that if he wins both, he would take the position of mayor. The News-Gazette
If David G. Sigler wins the mayor's race and is re-elected to council, a special election would be called to fill the council vacancy. The Ring-tum Phi · Oct 19, 2026
On the record: David G. Sigler
11 sourced01School sales tax2 sourced positions
as reported by The News-Gazette
Supported the 1% local option sales tax for school construction on the November ballot.
I don’t rent many hotel rooms in the city of Lexington, so I would be happy to share the pain of this construction with those that do”
Forum answerThe News-GazetteLink
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-14, referring a 1% local sales tax for school construction to the November 3, 2026 ballot (passed 6-0, July 2026).
Council voteLexington City Council minutes, July 16, 2026 · Jul 16, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Taxes and budget2 sourced positions
Voted yes on the fiscal year 2027 budget, which set the real estate tax rate at $0.704 per $100, down from $0.92 (passed 6-0, June 2026).
Council voteLexington City Council minutes, June 4, 2026 · Jun 4, 2026LinkHow the council voted
as reported by The News-Gazette; not a direct quote
Named affordability as the city's biggest challenge, citing rising costs for capital projects such as a fire truck that rose from $800,000 to $2 million.
Forum answerThe News-GazetteLink
03Council pay1 sourced position
Abstained on Ordinance 2026-08 raising future council pay, citing concerns about appearing to motivate candidates with financial incentives (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteLexington City Council minutes, June 4, 2026 · Jun 4, 2026Link
04Housing3 sourced positions
as told to The News-Gazette
Said the city should promote vacant city-owned properties to developers and help downtown owners create housing on under-used upper floors.
We need to be part of the regional solution by working to promote vacant city-owned properties to developers”
Own statementThe News-GazetteLink
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-05, deleting the zoning requirement that townhouses front on or be accessed by a public street (passed 6-0, April 2026).
Council voteLexington City Council minutes, April 16, 2026 · Apr 16, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-13 to start a zoning amendment adding a Planned Development-Residential district (passed 6-0, June 2026).
Council voteLexington City Council minutes, June 18, 2026 · Jun 18, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Economic development1 sourced position
as told to The News-Gazette
Said he will advocate for revitalizing South Main Street with commercial and residential properties.
Own statementThe News-GazetteLink
06Communication1 sourced position
as reported by The News-Gazette; not a direct quote
Said communication is both something the city does well and something it can improve, noting the city has no public information officer.
Forum answerThe News-GazetteLink
07City-owned land1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-01 stating council's policy objectives for redeveloping the city-owned VDOT and Spotswood properties (passed 6-0, January 2026).
Council voteLexington City Council minutes, January 15, 2026 · Jan 15, 2026Link
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David G. Sigler: their words and their votes on the same issue
Housing
In their words
Said the city should promote vacant city-owned properties to developers and help downtown owners create housing on under-used upper floors.
as told to The News-Gazette ·The News-Gazette
On the record
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-05, deleting the zoning requirement that townhouses front on or be accessed by a public street (passed 6-0, April 2026).
Apr 16, 2026 ·Lexington City Council minutes, April 16, 2026 · Apr 16, 2026
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-13 to start a zoning amendment adding a Planned Development-Residential district (passed 6-0, June 2026).
Jun 18, 2026 ·Lexington City Council minutes, June 18, 2026 · Jun 18, 2026
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