Lea says city is working to lift all boats Gene Marrano May 16, 2017 1 minute read The city says it is taking steps to make sure more residents are prospering – WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more from Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea on that issue: Share: Post navigation Previous: Virginia mayor takes on online trolls after monument protestNext: DMV prepares to issue new licenses you’ll need to board domestic flights as of 2020 Related Stories Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, wife dead in apparent murder-suicide Ian Price April 16, 2026 Gov. Spanberger’s proposed amendments to the Affordable Medicine Act could be costly for Virginians Emma Thomas April 16, 2026 Blue Ridge Marathon, Down by Downtown music fest preview Gene Marrano April 15, 2026