ROGERSVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – The unofficial results are in for the Rogersville mayoral election.

John Metz is projected to become the next mayor of Rogersville.

According to the unofficial results, Metz gained almost 66% of the votes.

Metz said he is thankful to the Rogersville community for turning out. He said he wants to bring about positive changes to the town of Rogersville.

“We’re going to provide change, but it’s going to be meaningful, methodical change, not just change for the sake of change,” Metz said. “I greatly appreciate everyone that turned out to vote. Phenomenal.”

“I’m very proud of our town, and we’re going to work so very hard.”

Metz said he and his team are taking some time to decompress, but then they will be back in action.

“We’re going to build from the ground up,” said Metz. “We want to do things that are going to be long-lasting and effective.”

This election marks the first new mayor in Rogersville in 48 years. The results will be certified on June 13.