Roanoke Council Names Former Portsmouth City Manager As Interim After Cowell's Departure
Lydia Pettis Patton will succeed Bob Cowell in an interim capacity over the next four months, Roanoke leaders announced
Former Portsmouth city manager Lydia Pettis Patton will succeed Bob Cowell in an interim capacity, Roanoke leaders announced Tuesday.
City Council voted to appoint Patton to a four-month position following Cowell’s resignation amid claims of a toxic workplace environment at city hall.