Vice Mayor defends role on Gun Violence Prevention Commission Ian Price May 22, 2024 1 minute read Is it appropriate to serve on a commission and be on Roanoke City Council? Roanoke’s Vice Mayor is defending his appointment to the Gun Violence Prevention Commission, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports. Share: Post navigation Previous: Festival in the Park back for 55th edition this weekendNext: Concert to benefit Roanoke families impacted by war in Gaza Related Stories Virginia assault weapons ban draws GOP criticism ahead of July 1 start Ian Price May 18, 2026 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