Lexington City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Meghan N.S.
Ferguson
Meghan N.S. Ferguson 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
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Background
- About
- Coordinator for academic support services at the Virginia Military Institute. She has previously worked for Washington and Lee University and Mountain Gateway Community College.
On the record: Meghan N.S. Ferguson
6 sourced01School sales tax1 sourced position
as reported by The News-Gazette; not a direct quote
Supported the 1% local option sales tax for school construction, saying college students and visitors contribute significantly to local sales tax.
Forum answerThe News-GazetteLink
02Downtown1 sourced position
as told to The News-Gazette
Said she wants to prevent university encroachment into downtown and that the city could impose stricter stipulations on investors who buy, renovate and lease buildings.
I do not agree that more W&L and VMI employees working downtown is good for business”
Own statementThe News-GazetteLink
03Special events1 sourced position
as told to The News-Gazette
Supports a city events policy that requires cost recovery for police and street closures for ticketed organizational events, but not for free community-wide events.
Own statementThe News-GazetteLink
04City wages1 sourced position
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Said the city cannot compromise on competitive wages for city and school staff and should explore health benefit options outside the Local Choice network.
Forum answerThe News-GazetteLink
05Infrastructure1 sourced position
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Called for a proactive capital plan that uses outside grants and funding to update aging infrastructure.
We need a proactive capital plan that leverages outside grants and funding without over-burdening our residents”
Forum answerThe News-GazetteLink
06Environment1 sourced position
as told to The News-Gazette
Said the city should secure accountability on projects such as the golf course work so residents and ecosystems do not pay the price.
Own statementThe News-GazetteLink
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