Roanoke City mayor takes issue with political ad Web Staff November 2, 2023 1 minute read Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea took a stand for his City today. Lea addressed reporters to take issue with a political ad he feels attacks the City’s record. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreño reports. Share: Post navigation Previous: Former Days Inn is now The Heights, offering 1-bedroom apartmentsNext: AG Miyares pushes back against anti-Israel protests Related Stories U.S. Supreme Court denies Virginia Dems appeal on referendum vote Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 Taubman Museum honors two people with ties to museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026