Mayor Lea addresses homelessness in State of the City speech Emma Thomas August 25, 2022 1 min read In his State of the City address, Mayor Sherman Lea spoke on Roanoke’s homelessness problem and the steps the city has taken to address it. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with details: About the Author Emma Thomas Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: SBA webinar today: connecting small businesses to resourcesNext: One district deemed more equitable than rest of Roanoke Valley schools Related Stories 1 min read The changing landscape of college football Denise Membreno August 22, 2025 1 min read Roanoke parking debate continues as city prepares for study Web Staff August 22, 2025 1 min read Joe Cobb delivers first State of the City address as Roanoke Mayor Gene Marrano August 21, 2025