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. About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts 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 Roanoke City Mayor Joe Cobb launches Hope and Home task force to address homelessness Clark Palmer August 5, 2025 1 min read Get Out of Town to Pipestem Resort State Park for a ziplining thrill Web Staff August 5, 2025 1 min read National Night Out events Denise Membreno August 4, 2025