Meet the Members

Mr. Lineberry took office as mayor in January 2026.

Mr. Staton took office in January 2018.

Mrs. Noel-Branch took office in January 2026. 

Mrs. Poluikis took office in January 2024. 

Mrs. Gilliam took office in January 2026. 

Mr. Cash took office in January 2024.

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

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.