FOX 21 News, KQDS-DT

VIRGINIA - The city of Virginia will soon be under new leadership.

The city council elected Louis Russo as their new mayor with a 5-1 vote, Tuesday.

He has served as a council member for nearly 20 years.

Russo is replacing former Mayor Steve Peterson after he was appointed executive director of the IRRB.

Russo will be sworn in at the next council meeting.