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Roanoke council votes unanimously to convene closed meetings, schedules interviews for vacant seat

Roanoke City Council (Roanoke City, Independent City) · February 3, 2025
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Summary

At an informal Feb. 3 session, Roanoke City Council voted unanimously to hold closed meetings on vacancies, interim council appointment, litigation consultation and property disposition; council also accepted 11 statements of intent for a vacant council seat and scheduled 11:00 a.m. interviews for three candidates.

Roanoke City Council on Feb. 3 approved four separate motions to convene closed meetings and accepted statements of intent for a council vacancy following the resignation of Joseph L. Cobb.

Mayor Cobb requested a closed session to discuss vacancies on certain authorities, boards, commissions and committees; the motion was moved and seconded and carried on a roll call with all members voting 'Aye.' The council similarly authorized…

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