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Roanoke council interviews three candidates for vacant seat; recognizes first responders and hears 24 public commenters

Roanoke City Council · February 7, 2025
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Summary

Council interviewed Kathy Cohen, Evelyn Powers and Trish White Boyd for the seat vacated by Joe Cobb; no decision was announced. The council recognized Battalion Chief Shannon and Police Lieutenant Thompson for helping stranded bus passengers, heard 24 public commenters, and approved nominees to boards and commissions.

Roanoke City Council on Feb. 3 interviewed three candidates to fill the council seat vacated when Joe Cobb was elected mayor. The candidates were Kathy Cohen, Evelyn Powers and Trish White Boyd; the condensed meeting summary states that a decision had not been made by the time…

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