Bowers said City Council must do a better job of listening in announcing mayoral run Gene Marrano February 5, 2020 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading 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 1 min read Teen arrested after fatal shooting in Southwest Roanoke City Web Staff August 4, 2025 2 min read MotoAmerica brings ‘game changer’ concussion blood test to Virginia races Ian Price August 1, 2025 2 min read On 88th anniversary, advocates say federal cannabis ban built on ‘racial stereotypes’ Ian Price August 1, 2025