Vice Mayor defends role on Gun Violence Prevention Commission Ian Price May 22, 2024 1 minute read Is it appropriate to serve on a commission and be on Roanoke City Council? Roanoke’s Vice Mayor is defending his appointment to the Gun Violence Prevention Commission, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports. Share: Post navigation Previous: Festival in the Park back for 55th edition this weekendNext: Concert to benefit Roanoke families impacted by war in Gaza Related Stories Congressman defends election reform bill against Jim Crow comparisons Ian Price February 17, 2026 0 Anti-bullying bill introduced following suicide death in Roanoke County fails in General Assembly Clark Palmer February 17, 2026 0 Town of Bedford looking for final round of feedback from residents on 2045 Comp Plan Gene Marrano February 17, 2026 0