Daniel Hale says his life experiences a plus for City Council Gene Marrano February 8, 2016 1 min read This Saturday at the Berglund Center local Democrats will choose three City Council candidates from a field of 6 in a firehouse primary. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has spoken with all of the candidates – including Daniel Hale: Share: Post navigation Previous: With three weeks to go in Virginia, poll finds Sanders with highest favorability rating, Trump the lowestNext: Today is deadline to register to vote in Virginia primaries Related Stories 1 min read Huddle Up Moms co-founder honored as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by JA Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge launches Emergency Relief Fund campaign Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read Two plays open this weekend; RSO with Beethoven at Jeff Center, artist receptions and the Blue Ridge Potter’s Guild show and sale Gene Marrano November 5, 2025