City Council candidate ready to “step forward” Gene Marrano February 5, 2016 1 min read Trish White-Boyd A week from tomorrow seven Democrats will take part in a firehouse primary at the Berglund Center – when three candidates for the Roanoke City Council election in May are chosen. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has another in a series of candidate profiles: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: “Star Trek” star coming to Roanoke; was critical of Bowers’ Japanese internment statementNext: Evidence collected in thousands of Virginia sexual assaults to get first tests, some after waiting decades Related Stories 1 min read Virginia military wife calls on House Speaker Mike Johnson to pass bill to pay service members Clark Palmer October 9, 2025 1 min read Wise Women Lunch Series returns next Wednesday to help women build financial confidence in Roanoke Web Staff October 9, 2025 3 min read Campbell County rejects data center as Botetourt prepares for Google’s water demands Ian Price October 8, 2025