Government and Politics - The Roanoke Rambler (Page 3)

Stephanie Moon Reynolds, Roanoke Mayoral Candidate, on Debt, Amazon Jobs, and Why She Spurns the Gun Violence Panel

We sit down with Stephanie Moon Reynolds, an independent candidate for Roanoke mayor.

An Independent Streak Since Childhood, Stephanie Moon Reynolds Seeks Mayoral History

Moon Reynolds, a longtime city clerk who is finishing her first term on Council, is trying to notch a historic doubleheader.

Interview

Jim Garrett, Roanoke City Council Candidate, Answers Our 9 Burning Questions for 2024

We sit down with Jim Garrett, one of the Republican nominees for Roanoke City Council.

Interview

Nick Hagen, Roanoke City Council Candidate, Answers Our 9 Burning Questions for 2024

We sit down with Nick Hagen, one of the Republican nominees for Roanoke City Council.

Interview

Evelyn Powers, Roanoke City Council Candidate, Answers Our 9 Burning Questions for 2024

We sit down with Evelyn Powers, an independent candidate for Roanoke City Council.

Interview

Cathy Reynolds, Roanoke City Council Candidate, Answers Our 9 Burning Questions for 2024

We sit down with Cathy Reynolds, an independent candidate for Roanoke City Council.

Feature

'I'm Still the Same David Bowers': Former Roanoke Mayor Tries New Approach in Comeback Bid

Even in Bowers's lengthy political career, though, this year marks a first: 2024 is the first time Bowers has run as a Republican.

Interview

Terry McGuire, Roanoke City Council Candidate, Answers Our 9 Burning Questions for 2024

We sit down with Terry McGuire, one of the Democratic nominees for Roanoke City Council.

Interview

Phazhon Nash, Roanoke City Council Candidate, Answers Our 9 Burning Questions for 2024

We sit down with Phazhon Nash, one of the Democratic nominees for Roanoke City Council.

Interview

Benjamin Woods, Roanoke City Council Candidate, Answers Our 9 Burning Questions for 2024

We sit down with Benjamin Woods, one of the Democratic nominees for Roanoke City Council.

Politics

Roanoke Mayor's Race Heats Up As Candidates Trade Barbs on Single-Family Zoning, Racism

Three candidate forums in the last week were marked by feisty exchanges over policy and groan-inducing remarks on racism.

Housing

Roanoke Housing Authority Pauses New Section 8 Vouchers Amid High Rent Prices

It may take months until 100 families can secure housing through the voucher program, more commonly known as Section 8.

Politics

Roanoke Council Democrats Show Support for Independent Candidate Over Party Nominee

Some prominent Roanoke Democrats are showing support for independent Evelyn Powers over Democrat Benjamin Woods.

Housing

Roanoke Once Again Ends Single-Family-Only Zoning After Lawsuit Prompted a Do-Over

City Council made the “redo” after a lawsuit from homeowners challenged how the city gave public notice about the proposal.

City Hall

Roanoke Council Backpedals on Abolishing Its Youth Athletics Review Board

Members of the Youth Athletics Review Board were caught off guard last month after the city attorney floated a proposal to do away with the recently formed group.

City Hall

Changes at Roanoke City Hall Show Interim Manager Isn't Just Keeping Seat Warm

A recent reassignment of duties at the top shows Roanoke’s interim city manager, Lydia Patton, is not content to carry on the status quo.

Education

'A Brilliant Idea': Vision To Turn Jefferson Center into Magnet High School Met with Praise from Roanoke Council Members

Support from the purse-string-controlling Council would be key if the district is to alleviate overcrowding at high schools.

Education

Roanoke Superintendent Floats Third High School, Possibly in Renovated Jefferson Center

Roanoke’s two public high schools have at least 20 percent more students than they can handle currently, according to a recent report.