Bowers said City Council must do a better job of listening in announcing mayoral run Gene Marrano February 5, 2020 1 minute read Assuming he gathers 125 signatures by the June 9th deadline, David Bowers plans to run for a fifth term as the Mayor of Roanoke in November, this time as an independent candidate. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more on his announcement yesterday: Share: Post navigation Previous: Denton: Iowa caucus results will mean little once releasedNext: Bill to raise Virginia gas tax 12 cents a gallon advances in Richmond Related Stories Roanoke Valley Saves Week kicks off this Saturday with free financial wellness workshops to follow Emma Thomas April 2, 2026 0 RCPS and Carilion Clinic announce new multi-million dollar CTE center set to replace The Burton Center Emma Thomas April 2, 2026 0 RPD Arrests Man for Fatal Hit and Run Crash in Northeast Clark Palmer April 1, 2026 0