City council hopeful looks to address housing and public safety issues Clark Palmer April 16, 2022 1 minute read We’re finishing up our series this week on residents vying for a vacant seat on Roanoke City Council. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has more. Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke Police Chief reflects on his first two yearsNext: Addiction alarm sounded over recent overdose deaths Related Stories United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026