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 Excel Center at Melrose Plaza making progress, forging partnerships Gene Marrano April 10, 2026 Sen. Tim Kaine suggests VT President Tim Sands may have been forced out Clark Palmer April 10, 2026 Roanoke Regional Partnership releases 2025 statistics Web Staff April 10, 2026