Lea will run again for Mayor Gene Marrano March 6, 2020 1 minute read Sherman Lea Sr made it official today- He’s running again for mayor of Roanoke City. Lea made that announcement with around 100 supporters on hand at the Berglund Center; former Mayor David Bowers will challenge him as an independent. Share: Post navigation Previous: Former City Clerk makes bid for Roanoke City Council, Price will not run againNext: Anita Price not running again for Roanoke City Council Related Stories The Jane Morgan Harris Daylily Garden at Richfield Salem honors female healthcare pioneer Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Nominations open for Kendig Arts and Culture Awards Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026