2021 Roanoke mayoral candidates debated gun violence, crime reduction, zoning, and extending airport runway during a Roanoke Regional Chamber forum.

During a forum hosted by the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce, mayoral candidates David Bowers (Republican), Joe Cobb (Democrat), and Stephanie Moon Reynolds (Independent) discussed their differing views on crime, zoning, and city issues. Bowers called for gun violence apprehension, while Cobb and Moon Reynolds focused on broader crime reduction. They disagreed on zoning changes and unanimously supported extending the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport runway to enhance services.

October 02, 2024
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