Lea will run again for Mayor Gene Marrano March 6, 2020 1 min read Sherman Lea Sr made it official today- He’s running again for mayor of Roanoke City. Lea made that announcement with around 100 supporters on hand at the Berglund Center; former Mayor David Bowers will challenge him as an independent. Share: Continue Reading Previous: Former City Clerk makes bid for Roanoke City Council, Price will not run againNext: Anita Price not running again for Roanoke City Council Related Stories 1 min read Foodshed Network links native foods and culture at an event this Saturday Gene Marrano April 8, 2025 2 min read WFIR earns top honors at 2024 Virginias Associated Press Broadcasters Awards Web Staff April 8, 2025 1 min read Swan Lake Act II and Under the Tent Pedro Szalay’s final performances as SVB Artistic Director Denise Membreno April 8, 2025