Independent candidate joins Roanoke City Council race Gene Marrano January 26, 2016 1 minute read Independent candidates are now beginning to step forward in the race for Roanoke City Council. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more on a local developer who has joined the fray: Share: Post navigation Previous: Ferrum President Jennifer Braaten to retire this summerNext: McAuliffe: Virginia reaches historic employment level Related Stories Congressman Ben Cline on redistricting, DHS funding, the SAVE Act and the upcoming State of the Union address Gene Marrano February 20, 2026 0 “A well-respected gentleman”: VT grounds coordinator reflects on the legacy of Wes Worsham Web Staff February 20, 2026 0 Digital campaign on a “modest” budget leads VBR to record numbers during Fall/Holiday marketing blitz Gene Marrano February 20, 2026 0