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Check this site often for updated news, polls and other information related to Victory Stadium and the Roanoke City Council's plan for a new stadium/amphitheater.
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Contacts
Roanoke City Council:
  • Mayor Ralph K. Smith
  • William Bestpitch
  • Rupert Cutler
  • Alfred Dowe
  • Beverly Fitzpatrick
  • Nelson Harris
  • Linda Wyatt

    Roanoke City Manager Darlene Burcham

    Citizens for a Sensible Stadium Decision


    Resources

    Roanoke City Council Agendas and Notices

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    Roanoke City Council revisits stadium issue in budget talks
    March 6, 2004

    With plans on hold, work at stadium site nears end
    March 4, 2004

    Council halts plans for new amphitheater
    February 18, 2004

    Stadium debate stays in play
    February 14, 2004

    Harris chosen over Bowers; 'Victory' over new stadium?
    February 8, 2004

    Roanoke wants turf and help in paying
    January 6, 2004

    Stadium construction site brings DEQ citation
    December 14, 2003

    Stadium again riles Roanoke council
    November 25, 2003

    Bids exceed allotted budget for stadium
    November 13, 2003

    Stadium opponents file 2nd lawsuit
    November 6, 2003

    Stadium opponents hire attorney and plan to sue Roanoke
    October 23, 2003

    Waste at stadium site is hazardous
    October 22, 2003

    Dowe stands his ground on stadium issue
    August 10, 2003

    City Council affirms plans for new stadium
    August 5, 2003

    Crowd's opposition to plan for stadium is overwhelming
    August 1, 2003

    Editorial: Stay the course: Build a new stadium
    July 31, 2003

    Commentary: A new multiuse facility is the only sensible choice
    July 31, 2003

    Commentary: The issue deserves a new look
    July 31, 2003

    Sides prepare stadium debate
    July 30, 2003

    Graphic: Compare the costs
    July 30, 2003

    Commentary: Council should let Roanokers decide the stadium issue
    July 30, 2003

    Editorial: And as Hamlet tonight, Roanoke City Council
    July 25, 2003

    Roanoke mayor weighs in on school leaders, stadium
    July 24, 2003

    Commentary: The case for saving Victory Stadium
    July 21, 2003

    Commentary: Just plowing old ground
    July 21, 2003

    Victory Stadium group needs one more supporter from council
    July 18, 2003

    Commentary: Renovating Victory Stadium is the wrong answer
    July 11, 2003

    Commentary: The city pledged to maintain a stadium
    July 11, 2003

    Councilman reconsiders Roanoke stadium plan
    July 9, 2003

    Today, group will hold petition drive for stadium
    July 4, 2003

    Football stars sing stadium's praises
    June 22, 2003

    Work could begin next month at stadium site
    June 20, 2003

    Group lobbies council for stadium
    June 3, 2003

    Editorial: Orange Avenue stadium is still a better idea
    May 24, 2003

    Stadium plan is a loser, group says
    May 23, 2003

    Roanoke council again gives go-ahead for stadium
    Jan. 22, 2003

    Dissonance still marks tone of stadium proposal's debate
    Jan. 12, 2003

    Some say aesthetics of stadium may not be conducive to events
    Jan. 12, 2003