Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: MONDAY, September 20, 1993 TAG: 9309200165
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-1 EDITION: METRO
SOURCE: JOEL TURNER
DATELINE: LENGTH: Medium
They include:
Robert Garland:
A pharmacist and former member who retired three years ago after serving 24 years on council. A Republican, Garland worked well with the Democrats on council. It would not be a surprise if he were the choice.\
Rob Glenn
Chairman of the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority. He is closely linked to Fitzpatrick, having worked in his campaign. A vice president of Roanoke Gas Co., he was a point man in the gas company's successful effort to prevent a takeover by the city. That recent dogfight may have hurt his chances.\
Steve Goodwin
Supervisor for the Department of Motor Vehicles. A Vietnam veteran, he is a past president of the Roanoke Valley Veterans Council. Unsuccessfully tried for the Democratic nomination for a council seat last year. He supported Councilman Howard Musser for mayor.\
The Rev. Nelson Harris
Pastor of Ridgewood Baptist Church, serving his first term on the School Board, council's unanimous choice for that position. He was a member of the committee that studied the issue of converting the city's at-large election system to a modified ward plan. The odds are long, but he could be the choice.
Paul Holt
Longest of the long shots, Roanoke's best-known transvestite has a knack for beating the system. Earlier this year, he challenged the city's anti-prostitution law and won; the law was thrown out by a judge. Has said he might want to serve on City Council. Don't bet the farm on it.
Beverly Lambert
Former legislative aide to Del. Steve Agee, ran for council last year and received nearly 7,000 votes in her first try for public office. She was on the Republican ticket with council members Elizabeth Bowles and Delvis "Mac" McCadden. Her former running mates would like to see her appointed, but it is doubtful Democrats would support her - unless they consider the gender issue.
The Rev. Noel Taylor
An immensely popular former mayor who retired last year because he had prostate cancer. A Baptist minister, his health is now good. Taylor, who was mayor for almost 17 years, has remained active in the Henry Street revival project and raising money for the Hotel Roanoke renovation. One drawback could be an awkward working relationship with David Bowers as mayor and Taylor as a council member.
The Rev. Carl Tinsley
Norfolk Southern Corp. clerk and chairman of the Roanoke Democratic Committee. Has close ties with Bowers and was one of his early supporters. Outspoken on city affairs, he has considered running for council in the past. He angered Harvey and Musser during the mayoral fight; that could hurt his chances.\
James Trout
Former council member who lost his bid for re-election last year. He was first elected to council in 1968. A retired economic development specialist for Norfolk Southern Corp., he is a Democrat who has run before as an independent. Chances are remote he will be the choice.\
The Rev. Eugene Young
Pastor of Jerusalem Baptist Church. He had not been active in politics until he sought the Democratic Party nomination to council last year. Supported Musser for the party nomination for mayor. A long shot.
by CNB