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 Mountain Bike National Championships continue through Sunday; attracted former NBA great last weekend Gene Marrano July 16, 2026 Roanoke VIA Day School has new playground designed for students with autism Gene Marrano July 15, 2026 Its “Christmas in July” at 3 Balloons next Saturday July 25 Gene Marrano July 15, 2026