Sherman Lea, Sr.

Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea Sr. has taken note of comments made from northwest residents about “outside” developers moving into that quadrant of the city – and the resentment some feel concerning that issue. Lea said live on WFIR this morning there is “always more” City Council can do to take a leadership role on that issue. The Mayor also talked about his upcoming business summit on the “gig economy” next Tuesday and the Lea’s Winter Basketball Classic on January 13. Hear a full length conversation with Mayor Lea on a variety of topics below: