Roanoke business owners push back against proposed special events policy changes

Downtown Roanoke business owners are calling on members of Roanoke City Council to rethink changing policy related to special events. More from WFIR’s Clark Palmer.

Downtown Roanoke business owners are urging City Council to reconsider proposed changes to special events policies that they claim could significantly impact their revenue and operations.

During Tuesday’s Roanoke City Council meeting, city staff presented potential modifications to the special events guide that include increased fees for security barriers and new restrictions on the frequency and location of downtown events…

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