Mayor Lea addresses homelessness in State of the City speech Emma Thomas August 25, 2022 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation Previous: SBA webinar today: connecting small businesses to resourcesNext: One district deemed more equitable than rest of Roanoke Valley schools Related Stories Fish for Lent – Taziki’s Mediterranean Restaurant on Franklin Road brings it back Gene Marrano March 12, 2026 0 Dr. Pepper Park gets off to early start in 2026 this weekend with Green Envy for St. Patrick’s Day celebration Gene Marrano March 12, 2026 0 Virginia Creeper Trail bringing millions to SWVA pre-Helene, VT Report Reads Emma Thomas March 12, 2026 0