David Bowers announced Republican candidacy for Roanoke City Mayor
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Former Democratic Roanoke City Mayor, David Bowers, has announced he is again seeking reelection, now as a Republican.
Bowers has served as mayor twice as a Democrat, first from 1992 to 2000 and again from 2012 to 2016; as well as serving as an Independent from 2008 to 2012.
He says that his change to the Republican party “underscores his belief in a bipartisan approach to governance and his desire to implement new and innovative solutions to the city’s issues.” -He says crime, the economy, tourism, and energy independence are among the most “pressing” issues currently facing the city.
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At 2:20 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, Bowers is holding a press conference for the public to outline details of his republican campaign and his future vision for the City of Roanoke.
At a young age, Bowers moved from Central New York into the Raleigh Court neighborhood. After graduating from Patrick Henry High School, he graduated from Belmont Abbey College and then earned a law degree from Loyola University New Orleans. He also has a master’s in liberal arts from Hollins University. Bowers began his legal career in Roanoke and then served on the City Council in 1984 and later as Mayor.
You can learn more about Bowers’ campaign on his website.
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