City Council Members

Jesse Lineberry
Mayor

Mr. Jesse Lineberry took office in January 2026 and is a lifelong resident and 2009 Parry McCluer High School graduate who works in the HVAC field, has served on the Buena Vista Planning Commission, remains actively involved in community service, and is a devoted husband and father.

Michelle Poluikis
Council Member

Mrs. Michelle Poluikis took office in January 2024. She serves on the School Facilities and Budget & Finance Committees, is originally from upstate New York, made Buena Vista her home five years ago, and works as a paraprofessional at Parry McCluer High School.

Ron Cash
Council Member

Mr. Ron Cash took office in January 2024. He serves on the Cemetery and Events Committees, recently retired from Dominion Energy, and volunteers with several local and regional service groups.

Amy Gilliam
Council Member

Mrs. Amy Gilliam took office in January 2026. She serves on the Budget and Finance and School Facilities Committees, is a lifelong Buena Vista resident with a background in administrative healthcare roles, and values collaboration in working toward shared community goals.

Stephanie Noel-Branch
Council Member

Mrs. Stephanie Noel-Branch took office in January 2026. She serves on the Citizens Advisory and Outdoor Spaces Committees, holds a Bachelor’s degree in nursing and works as a Care Coordinator for Carilion Family Medicine, and is a loving wife, mother of three, and is affectionately known as “Mimi” to her five grandkids.

William Kerr
Council Member

Mr. William Kerr was appointed to City Council on February 19, 2026. He works for Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home and is actively involved in the community as the President of the Parry McCluer High School Athletic Booster Club and a member of the Board of Directors for the Paxton House.