City Council candidate ready to “step forward” Gene Marrano February 5, 2016 1 minute read Trish White-Boyd A week from tomorrow seven Democrats will take part in a firehouse primary at the Berglund Center – when three candidates for the Roanoke City Council election in May are chosen. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has another in a series of candidate profiles: Share: Post navigation Previous: “Star Trek” star coming to Roanoke; was critical of Bowers’ Japanese internment statementNext: Evidence collected in thousands of Virginia sexual assaults to get first tests, some after waiting decades Related Stories Virginia assault weapons ban draws GOP criticism ahead of July 1 start Ian Price May 18, 2026 U.S. Supreme Court denies Virginia Dems appeal on referendum vote Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026