Roanoke’s Next Chapter: How New Leaders Plan to Shape the City

In this episode of The Cardinal: News of Virginia, host Dutchie Jessee sits down with Roanoke Valley reporter Samantha Verrelli to discuss the major leadership changes in Roanoke city government. With Joe Cobb stepping in as the new mayor and ValMarie Turner taking the helm as city manager, the city is poised for transformation. What key issues are these new leaders prioritizing? What experience do they bring to the table? And how might their leadership shape Roanoke’s future? Join us as we dive into the policies, challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the Star City.