State of the City address delivered by this morning by Mayor Lea Gene Marrano August 29, 2019 1 min read This morning Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea gave his state of the city address at a Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce breakfast – where economic development was at the top of the list. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Hokies, Flames debut this weekendNext: UPDATE: Accident cleared on 81 Related Stories 1 min read Meals tax will rise in Roanoke City – but sunsets in two years Gene Marrano May 12, 2025 2 min read UPDATE: Arrest Made in Fatal Southeast Roanoke Shooting Ian Price May 12, 2025 2 min read Utility pole project to close lanes and detour traffic near Brandon and Franklin Ian Price May 12, 2025
