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 9th District Democratic candidate Adam Murphy rejects claims made in primary opponent’s blog post Clark Palmer June 30, 2026 Governor Spanberger weighs in after General Assembly accepts her budget amendments Clark Palmer June 30, 2026 Botetourt County unveils historic marker on Catawba Road in remembrance of the “BikeCentennial,” Gene Marrano June 29, 2026