City Council members weigh in on protests- and racial inequality Gene Marrano June 2, 2020 1 minute read On Sunday Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea had his turn at the podium to discuss the weekend’s protests in Roanoke – peaceful for the most part – over the death of George Floyd. Other city council members spoke yesterday as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: City of Roanoke asking for community feedback on transit transfer center plansNext: 10 new coronavirus cases reported in Roanoke Valley Related Stories Black History Month films at the Grandin Theatre; Roanoke History Museum needs your vote, Brothers Grimm-Youth version opens this Thursday Gene Marrano January 28, 2026 0 The Entertainment District Focus Group examining long term future of Berglund Center complex Gene Marrano January 28, 2026 0 Virginia Citizens Defense League calls for investigation into killing of Alex Pretti Clark Palmer January 27, 2026 0
