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Embrace a Tradition of Progress Roanoke Exemplifies the Spirit of Opportunity in Southwest Virginia VOL. 54 NO. 7 SEPTEMBER 2019 The magazine of the Virginia Municipal League Embrace a tradition of progress Roanoke exemplifies the spirit of opportunity in Southwest Virginia Inside: The year in review Cyber-attack ransoms Supreme Court preview …and more! CITIES • TOWNS • COUNTIES ALWAYS STAY CONNECTED! Download the app and get everything you need for the upcoming conference, plus: • Access to session materials and docs • Instant updates when things change • Timely reminders of events • Upload your pics and videos • Speaker bios, exhibitor info, and more! Available in your device’s app store. Search: Virginia Municipal League Scan the QR code to download MOBILE APP SPONSOR The magazine of the Virginia Municipal League VOL. 54 NO. 7 SEPTEMBER 2019 On the cover Roanoke is the place to be October 6-8 for VML’s 2019 Annual Conference. As this stunning image from regional photographer Christopher Scott shows, the Star City continues its long tradition of energetic growth. Departments People ........................................ 35 Professional Directory ........... 36 Welcome to Roanoke Features Greetings VML conference attendees Cyber-attacks: Should you pay a ransom? Mayor Sherman Lea invites you to come to the Star City. VRSA IT staff weigh the pros and cons of this 21st Page 3 century dilemma. When opportunity knocks, Page 13 Roanoke answers Supreme Court preview for local governments Melinda Mayo makes the case for Roanoke’s place as a city that knows how to grow. Lisa Soronen from the State and Local Legal Center takes a look at Page 4 what’s coming our way. Roanoke’s Innovation Corridor Page 30 Marc Nelson explains how Roanoke and the Fralin Biomedical Annual Report Research Institute at VTC are leading the way to “next health.” Page 9 A message from the VML President ............................................. 16 VML Executive Committee .......................................................... 17 2018-19 The Year In Review ........................................................ 20 2019 Wallerstein recipients ............................................................ 22 Reports from affiliate organizations Conference VEPGA ..................................................................................... 24 highlights VBCOA ...................................................................................... 24 MEPAV ..................................................................................... 25 Page 15 VLGMA .................................................................................... 25 VML staff listing............................................................................. 26 VML member local governments ................................................. 27 Municipal Business Associates ....................................................... 27 Legislative and Policy Committees ...........................................28-29 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Virginia Town & City (ISSN0042-6784) is the official Michelle Gowdy Anita James Price (President), Roanoke magazine of the Virginia Municipal League. Published 10 times a year at 13 E. Franklin St., P.O. Box 12164, Rich- EDITOR AND Thomas R. Smigiel, Jr. (President Elect), Norfolk Ophie Kier (Vice President), Staunton mond, VA 23241; 804/649-8471. E-mail: [email protected]. ADVERTISING MANAGER Reproduction or use of contents requires prior approval of Rob Bullington Patricia P. Woodbury (Past President), Newport News Jill Carson, Pennington Gap the Virginia Municipal League and if granted must be ac- CONTRIBUTING EDITOR AND companied by credit to Virginia Town & City and the Virginia Willie Greene, Galax Municipal League. Periodicals Postage paid at Richmond, GRAPHIC DESIGN Bill Rush, Marion Manuel Timbreza VA. (USPS 661040) Subscription rates: members - $16 per Bridge Littleton, Middleburg year, non-members - $32 per year. Single copies - $4 each. INTERN Laurie DiRocco, Vienna Postmaster: Send address changes to Virginia Town & City, Josette Bulova A.D. “Chuckie” Reid, Farmville P.O. Box 12164, Richmond, VA 23241-0164. John Stehle, Fairfax CIRCULATION MANAGER Sean Polster, Warrenton Virginia Town & City is printed on recycled paper. Joni Terry John Rowe, Portsmouth Visit at www.vml.org VIRGIVIRGINIANIA To ToWNW N& &CITY CITY | | SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 20192019 1 2 VIRGINIA ToWN & CITY | SEPTEMBER 2019 VIRGINIA TOWN & CITY | SEPTEMBER 2019 3 VIRGINIA TOWN & CITY | SEPTEMBER 2019 3 By Melinda Mayo When opportunity knocks, “Opportunities are Roanoke answers like sunrises. If you wait too long, you VEN BEFORE ITS inception, Roanoke was a com- • “A Top Destination miss them.” munity that seized opportunities. Consider that in 1852, for a Solo Road - William Arthur Ward Ewhen the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad came to the Trip” CarRentals. Roanoke Valley, the Town of Big Lick (which preceded Roa- com, August 2018 noke) literally moved the center of town in order to be on • “One of the Top 100 Best Places to Live” Livability, 2019 the route. This bold move established a better location for businesses and jobs related to the railroad industry and con- • “A Family Trip to Virginia's Blue Ridge” Well Traveled tributed to the growth that would lead to the formation of the Child, February 2019 City of Roanoke 30 years later. • “A Top Valentine's Day Getaway Destination” World Thanks in part to this way of thinking, Roanoke has con- Property Journal, February 2019 tinued to grow and prosper in the ensuing years. Today we continue to follow the example of those early community lead- ers by using our natural and built environments to make the Natural environment: most of opportunities to flourish. The mountains are calling Along with its neighboring localities, the City of Roanoke A record of achievement uses the opportunities that come with its “Virginia’s Blue The City of Roanoke is a progressive, forward-thinking Ridge” designation to promote the recreational, economic, community nationally recognized for its outstanding govern- and cultural advantages of the community and to build its ment practices and programs. Municipal awards and accom- reputation as an exceptional place to live, work, play and, of plishments include: course, visit. Thanks to Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge, the region's official • Seven-time recipient of All-America City destination marketing organization, Roanoke is included in designation. The National Civic League bestowed this recognitions such as such as America's East Coast Mountain title to Roanoke in 1952, 1979, 1982, 1988, 1996, 2012, Biking Capital, IMBA Silver-Level Ride Center, Top Moun- and 2017. tain Town, and Top Trail Town. This summer, Visit Virginia’s • First-ever All-America Blue Ridge announced with great fanfare that Roanoke will City Hall of Fame serve as a multi-year host venue for the Carilion Clinic IRON- winner. The MAN® 70.3® Triathlon starting in 2020. National Civic League presented OANOKE this award to the R City in 2019. • Leader of the Star City Reads program, a national award-winning initiative focused on ensuring all children in the City can read proficiently OF OF CITY COURTESY by the end of third grade. This program’s success garnered Pacesetter Awards from the Campaign for Grade Level Reading for four consecutive years. • Nationally accredited departments, including the Police Department, Police Training Academy, 911 Cen- ter, and Parks and Recreation Department; and an inter- nationally accredited Fire-EMS Department. Roanoke was one of the first jurisdictions in Virginia to have its building inspection program internationally accredited. National publications that have featured Roanoke’s out- door amenities and quality of life include: • “One of AARP’s Top 10 Destinations” AARP.com, 2018 4 VIRGINIA ToWN & CITY | SEPTEMBER 2019 COURTESY OF VISIT VIRGINIA’s Blue VIRGINIA’s OF VISIT COURTESY R IDGE OANOKE OANOKE R R COURTESY OF CITY OF OF CITY COURTESY OF OF CITY COURTESY Roanoke is the largest city on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The its signature downtown park, Elmwood, which hosts outdoor legendary Appalachian Trail is minutes away, and the Blue festivals and concerts throughout the year; and Carvin’s Cove, Ridge Parkway is a five-minute drive, with attractions such as the second largest municipal park in America, located on the the Peaks of Otter mountains and lodge, Chateau Morrisette outskirts of the city. Winery, and picturesque Mabry Mill. In addition, the parkway One of Roanoke’s most successful outdoor events is the offers hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, and scenic annual GO Outside Festival held every October at River’s drives. Edge Sports Complex. In 2018, the festival drew 38,000 at- Roanoke manages 60 parks, six greenways, and more tendees from across the country. The three-day event with free than 90 miles of paved and natural surface trails, located in concerts, outdoor activities, and races is presented through a both urban and outlying areas of the city. Examples include partnership with the Roanoke Outside Foundation. VIRGINIA ToWN & CITY | SEPTEMBER 2019 5 Raonoke, VA COURTESY OF CITY OF OF CITY COURTESY R OANOKE Built environment: Blue VIRGINIA’s OF VISIT COURTESY Downtown comes up Private developers in Roanoke’s business com- munity have availed themselves of federal and state historic tax credit opportunities to renovate many of Roanoke’s historic downtown buildings for residential and commercial use. The result: a R newly vibrant downtown Roanoke with year-long IDGE activities, 70-plus restaurants and more than 40 re- tailers. Once in decline, the
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