SUGAR HILL — Voters in Sugar Hill returned Mayor Brandon Hembree to office and elected two city councilmembers during the Nov. 5, 2025, municipal election, according to certified results released by the City of Sugar Hill.

Hembree, who first took office in 2021, secured a second term with 1,467 votes (72.1%), defeating challenger Amber Chambers, who received 569 votes (27.9%).

Following his win, Hembree said the election was a reflection of the community’s growing civic engagement, not just the candidates.

“Our community was a winner last night, not because of who was elected, but because residents went to the polls in record numbers,” he said.

More than 2,000 voters cast ballots in the mayoral race — the highest turnout in the city’s history. Hembree said he was especially encouraged by the number of first-time voters and shared several moments from Election Day that, he said, captured the spirit of Sugar Hill.

A parent told him she and her husband voted for the slate because their elementary-age daughter said Hembree visited her school often and was her “friend.” Hicks received a message from a newly naturalized U.S. citizen who cast her first vote in the municipal election. Piovesan heard from a resident who decided to vote for her after seeing her stop to talk to the family dog on their doorbell camera.

Hembree said even the city’s Elections Superintendent noted the diversity of voters who came through the polls — “young and old, individuals of Hispanic and Asian descent, blue collar and white collar workers.”

“This is the Sugar Hill that I know and love,” Hembree said. “Thank you to everybody who voted, put up signs, reached out to friends and family, and simply engaged in the process. We are indebted to you.”

He added that he is ready to continue serving “along with Alvin and Sam,” and to keep pouring his “heart and energy into our hometown and its residents.”

Hembree also congratulated his running mates, Councilmember Alvin Hicks and newly elected Councilmember Samantha Piovesan. “I love the two of them deeply,” he said. “I look forward to serving alongside them and continuing to do great things for Sugar Hill.”

Hicks re-elected to Post 4

In the City Council Post 4 race, incumbent Alvin Hicks retained his seat with 1,400 votes (68.7%), defeating Karl P. Siegele, who received 637 votes (31.3%).

Hicks said the support he received reflected the unity of the Sugar Hill community.

“Today I celebrate with my Sweet City,” he said.

He thanked Siegele for what he called a “clean, hard-fought campaign” and expressed gratitude to voters and volunteers who canvassed neighborhoods, waved signs and encouraged others to participate.

Hicks also praised Hembree’s re-election. “It’s impossible not to notice and feel your heart and care for our city,” he said.

He commended Piovesan for her successful campaign, calling her a “tremendous asset” to the council, and recognized outgoing Councilmember Taylor Anderson as a mentor and “relentless cheerleader” for the city whose impact “will last for years to come.”

“Let’s get to work — together,” Hicks said.

Piovesan wins open Post 5 seat

For City Council Post 5, Samantha Piovesan won her first term, earning 1,191 votes (60.4%) to Kalee Weiland’s 780 votes (39.6%).

Piovesan said she was “deeply honored and grateful” for the support of Sugar Hill voters.

“Thank you for showing up, speaking out and choosing to move forward together,” she said. She added that she intends to serve “with integrity and compassion.”

She praised Weiland’s campaign as “thoughtful and passionate,” describing her opponent as a “dedicated advocate for our community.”

Piovesan also thanked Hembree and Hicks for their partnership during the race, saying their “dedication, hard work and heart for service” strengthened their slate.

She acknowledged outgoing Councilmember Taylor Anderson, promising to make him proud, and thanked her spouse and children for standing beside her during the campaign. Piovesan dedicated her victory to her late grandfather, Chuck Snowden, a U.S. veteran, saying her term would be in his honor.

Voter turnout remained steady across all three races, with more than 2,000 ballots cast in both the mayoral and Post 4 contests, and 1,971 votes tallied in the Post 5 race.

Sugar Hill’s mayor and council serve staggered four-year terms. The newly elected officials will be sworn in during the city’s first council meeting of 2026.

For official results or more information, visit www.cityofsugarhill.com.