Even though these candidates for office in Roanoke City are running without opposition, here’s a little bit about them:
Roanoke Treasurer:
Tasha Burkett
Age: 43
Family: husband
Job: city treasurer
Party affiliation: independent
Education: Virginia Wesleyan College
Prior elected office: n/a, appointed treasurer after retirement of Evelyn Powers
Other public service: worked with city since 2004
Q&A Quote: “I want to be here for the people. I want them to know that I’m approachable, fair and consistent with all people,” Burkett said. “I know taxes aren’t the most fun thing, but I want to help people.”
Roanoke Commonwealth’s Attorney:
John McNeil
Age: 55
Family: wife, two kids
Job: Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney
Party affiliation: Democrat
Prior elected office: none
Other public service: Prosecuting for 26 years. Army veteran, operation Iraqi freedom 2005 in Bagdad, bronze star
Education: Ferrum College, law degree from University of Dayton
Q&A Quote: “The position of commonwealth’s attorney requires somebody with a lot of experience,” McNeil said. “I’ve been doing this a long time, and I’m excited to work with our law enforcement partners and the people in our community to make Roanoke a safer place.”
Roanoke Commissioner of the Revenue:
Ryan LaFountain
Age: 41
Family: Emily (wife); Cora (daughter); Ellie, Philip, Iris (stepchildren)
Job: Commissioner of the Revenue
Party affiliation: Democratic
Prior elected office: None
Other public service: Roanoke Kiwanis Club
Education: BA, Political Science, Baldwin Wallace University; MBA, Virginia Tech
Q&A Quote: “I believe that service to the citizen of the city of Roanoke is the highest calling, and ensuring that the Commissioner’s office engages in ongoing process improvements can ensure that business and personal property taxes are assessed fairly, accurately, and equitably. I love serving my fellow Roanokers and I hope to continue in that service.”
Luke Weir (540) 566-8917
luke.weir@roanoke.com
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