
Jesse Lineberry
Mayor
Mr. Lineberry took office as mayor in January 2026.

Stephanie Noel-Branch
Council Member
Mrs. Noel-Branch took office in January 2026.

Michelle Poluikis
Council Member
Mrs. Poluikis took office in January 2024.

Amy Gilliam
Council Member
Mrs. Gilliam took office in January 2026.

Vacant Seat
Council Member
City Council will be appointing a new member to fill the vacant seat.

Brian Kearney
City Attorney
Mr. Kearney has served the City as its City Attorney since 2004. He graduated from Concord College in 1982 with a Major in History and Political Science and from Washington & Lee School of Law in 1986. Mr. Kearney was admitted to the Virginia State Bar in 1986 and he's been practicing in the Buena Vista, Lexington, Rockbridge County area since 1987. He is a partner in the law firm of Heslep & Kearney, P.C.

