Mayor Lea: Roanoke City budget process was difficult Gene Marrano May 12, 2017 1 minute read On Monday Roanoke City Council will tighten its belt and is expected to impose new fees – as it votes on the next fiscal year’s budget. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Scott Robertson golf tournament returnsNext: Birds in focus at Mill Mountain Zoo tomorrow Related Stories Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026