Government and Politics - The Roanoke Rambler (Page 8)

6 Questions with Trish White-Boyd, 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.

City Hall

'It's Not Over': Fishburn Park Coffee Shop Proposal May Be Revived, Roanoke Leaders Say

Some members of Roanoke City Council say a deal over the Fishburn Park caretaker's cottage could still be worked out.

City Hall

New Washington Park Pool May Replace Historic Caretaker's House, Roanoke City Plans Say

Roanoke has earmarked $3.25 million for the construction of a new pool to replace the one built in 1976.

Development

Fishburn Park Coffee Shop Proposal Rejected by Council, Despite Prior Vote To Sell Land

In a surprising move, City Council voted against rezoning land for the business, despite agreeing earlier to sell the property for that purpose.

Addiction

Facing Record Overdoses, Roanoke Picks Priorities for Opioid Settlement Money

Roanoke hopes to spend millions in opioid relief funding on peer recovery specialists, housing assistance and training for doctors and EMTs.

City Hall

How Roanoke's Proposed $355-Million Budget Came Together — And What Didn't Make the Cut

Sometimes called “a moral document,” a city’s budget may be its most important plan and one on which citizens can have a direct impact.

Neighborhoods

Gainsboro Residents Urge City To Focus on Present Housing Stock Over Future Hub

Residents expressed confusion and criticism over a report aimed at guiding the long-neglected neighborhood’s revitalization.

Abortion

Roanoke City Council Had a Pro-Choice Resolution Drafted. It Never Saw the Light of Day.

Some residents had called on Council to adopt the largely symbolic measure after the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe vs. Wade.

City Hall

E-Scooter Parking Planned for Downtown Roanoke As Blocked Sidewalks Remain a Constant

Plans for the parking corrals come about a year after officials had hoped to bring the matter before City Council.

Development

Residents Near Roanoke's Evans Spring Say 'No Development.' The Property Owners and City Have Other Ideas.

“The ‘no development’ option is not really an option that’s on the table,” a city official says.

Policing

Roanoke Names Police Chief Sam Roman As New Assistant City Manager in Latest Agency Shake-Up

The appointment of a police chief to a top city management role is an unusual move.

Gun violence

Roanoke City Idea To Expand Youth Curfew Met with Small, Lukewarm Response

Roanoke City Council is weighing whether to enforce a more stringent youth curfew in an attempt to prevent shootings.

Criminal justice

Roanoke Mayor Voted To Parole Inmate Whose 2020 Release Spurred Investigations, Outrage

The news about Martin’s release prompted “a lot of adverse sentiment” including from “my chief police officer,” Lea said, according to records.

Politics

State Senate Race Heats Up As 3 Seek Democratic Party Nod in Roanoke Valley District

Roanoke City Council members Trish White-Boyd and Luke Priddy as well as political novice DeAnthony “DA” Pierce are running.

Feature

When Jimmy Carter Came To Roanoke

The Carter family recently revealed that the former president, now 98 years old, is receiving hospice care at his home in Georgia.

Politics

Longtime Roanoke Valley State Sen. Edwards To Retire — Leaving Democrats Scrambling and Republicans Salivating

Roanoke City Council members Joe Cobb and Luke Priddy did not rule out running for the Roanoke Valley seat.

Education

Despite Improvements, Roanoke Schools Contractor Durham Missed Marks on Late Buses

Durham hit only one of the district's five benchmarks in time, according to data provided last week to The Rambler.

Policing

Judge Tosses Some Claims from Roanoke Police Lt. Alleging Department Retaliated After She Complained of Harassment

A lieutenant alleges police brass sidelined her and denied her promotions because she complained about harassment within the department.