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 Former AG Miyares says redrawn Congressional districts are illegal Gene Marrano February 6, 2026 0 Virginia Democrats release map reshaping Roanoke, Southwest Virginia congressional districts Ian Price February 6, 2026 0 Your guide to all-day Super Bowl 60 radio coverage in Roanoke Ian Price February 6, 2026 0