Lea will run again for Mayor Gene Marrano March 6, 2020 1 min 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: Continue Reading 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 1 min read Indie Bookstore Day on Saturday features local author – and his dark fantasy novel Gene Marrano April 25, 2025 1 min read 44-mile pilgrimage celebrates bio-diversity and the diversity in our community Denise Membreno April 25, 2025 1 min read Vaccination key to preventing any measles outbreak Gene Marrano April 24, 2025