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 National D-Day Memorial marks 82nd anniversary with tribute to advocate Lucille Hoback Boggess Ian Price June 3, 2026 RBT’s Sleeping Beauty, Blacksburg Summer Arts Festival, Paint Fincastle this weekend Gene Marrano June 3, 2026 Hometown D-Day heroes honored Gene Marrano June 3, 2026
