The Lexington City Council appointed a new councilman to fill the seat that was vacated after Tom Hughes was elected as the city’s Mayor during the November General Election.

The council approved the appointment of Tim Crosson to the seat, with a term that expires in April 2025. Crosson’s seat will be on the ballot in April. Filing for the April election begins Tuesday, December 10 and continues until Tuesday, December 31.

The council also approved a grant to reimburse the cost of two new Stryker power cots for the city’s ambulances. The grant award totaled $96,482.

In other news, the council decided to cancel its next meeting on November 24. The council is still scheduled to meet on December 10.