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Roanoke mayor calls state of the city "good," highlights $30 million private investment, bridge replacement and social programs
Summary
In his final State of the City, Mayor Sherman Lee said "the state of the city is good," announced a negotiated $30,000,000 Amazon last‑mile facility expected to bring up to 200 jobs, outlined major infrastructure projects including the Wasena Bridge replacement and Roanoke River Greenway completion, and highlighted homelessness, education and workforce investments.
Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lee delivered his final State of the City address to a sold‑out crowd, declaring “the state of the city is good and continues to improve” and spotlighting a series of economic, infrastructure and social initiatives he said will shape the city’s near term future. Lee, who has served on Roanoke City Council for 20 years and as mayor for the last eight, outlined projects that city leaders say will add jobs, upgrade public works and expand services for vulnerable residents.
The mayor announced the negotiated placement of an Amazon last‑mile distribution facility at the Royal Oak Central industrial site, which he described as “a $30,000,000 investment and anticipated creation of up to 200 jobs.” He also said development of the Riverdale Project (the former Viscose plant redevelopment) has moved into construction for biotech laboratory space, with design complete and an anticipated…
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