Government and Politics - The Roanoke Rambler (Page 7)

Why Danville Police Chief Scott Booth Wants To Become Roanoke's Next Top Cop

Booth is a finalist for the position vacant since former chief Sam Roman became an assistant city manager in July.

Roanoke Boxing Gym Puts Up Fight As City Seeks To Evict Club from City-Owned Building

Melrose Athletic Club, which runs Champ’s Gym, is in a legal battle with the city, which insists the group vacate a former Southeast Roanoke fire station.

City Hall

Roanoke City Council Refines Travel Policy As Members Spend Over Their Allotted Budgets

Council members say the spending isn’t extravagant — there’s just not enough money in each member's budget for travel.

Education

Roanoke Planning Commission Approves Preston Park Elementary School Rezoning Despite Qualms

Pleading teachers convinced commissioners to approve designs that city staff say do not adhere to Roanoke's master plan.

City Hall

As Washington Park Swimming Pool Looms, Roanoke Residents, City Leaders Tussle Over Cottage

The sudden activism around the cottage prompted visible frustration among some city leaders and members of City Council.

City Hall

Northwest Roanoke Residents Weigh In on Scaled-Back Eureka Park Recreation Center Upgrade

Roanoke is planning a $13 million upgrade of the recreation center, the largest spending project the parks department has ever undertaken.

Neighborhoods

Roanoke Neighborhood Leaders Ousted Over Fishburn Park Cottage Brouhaha, Claim Removal Vote Was 'Unlawful'

Owen McGuire and Freeda Cathcart of the Grandin Court Neighborhood Association were removed in a 63-25 vote.

City Hall

Roanoke’s Equity Board Regroups After Departures, Controversy Left It Flailing

City Council’s advocacy against police reform laws sparked controversy and spurred some departures from the board.

City Hall

Audit Finds Flaws in How Roanoke Handled Funding for Gun Violence Reduction

Roanoke has steered more than $2.5 million to a gang outreach team, the police department and grants for nonprofits and churches.

Neighborhoods

Roanoke's Plan For a Gainsboro Hub May Pivot As Clock Ticks on Pandemic Relief Money

Nearly two years after City Council earmarked American Rescue Plan Act funds for the idea, none has gone to a Gainsboro hub.

Education

Roanoke Schools, City Planning At Odds Over New Preston Park Elementary School Design

City planners say the school district’s current designs do not adhere to Roanoke’s comprehensive plan.

Politics

White-Boyd Wins Democratic Primary To Face Suetterlein in Roanoke Valley Senate Race

Trish White-Boyd defeated Luke Priddy and "DA" Pierce to become the Democratic nominee facing Republican Sen. David Suetterlein in the fall.

Development

Evans Spring Could Be Suited for Mixed-Use 'Human-Scaled Neighborhood,' Consultants Tell Roanoke City Council

Consultants gave Roanoke City Council its first update since the city tasked them with devising a master plan for the land.

City Hall

Fishburn Park Coffee Shop Bid Gets Second Chance After Roanoke Council Amends Sale

City Council extended its sale of the cottage and 1.1 acres of parkland through September, allowing more time for a new rezoning.

Transportation

Roanoke Heralds Completion of Long-Awaited Downtown Bus Station

Roanoke's $14-million downtown transit center has been four years in the making.

Gun violence

Roanoke Expands Youth Curfew To Prevent Gun Violence, Despite Tepid Public Response

The new provision, which will expire at the end of August, adds an extra hour of curfew to those aged 13 and under.

Interview

6 Questions with DeAnthony Pierce, Candidate for Roanoke, New River State Senate Seat

In advance of the June 20 Democratic primary, The Roanoke Rambler is publishing interviews with each of the three candidates.

Interview

6 Questions with Luke Priddy, Candidate for Roanoke, New River State Senate Seat

In advance of the June 20 Democratic primary, The Roanoke Rambler is publishing interviews with each of the three candidates.