Martinsville appoints Robert Fincher as city manager after interim service

Martinsville City Council announced on March 11, 2026 that it appointed Robert Fincher as the city’s new city manager after he had served in the interim role since August 2025.

According to the city release, the appointment was approved in open session and follows Fincher’s prior 31-year career with the Martinsville Police Department, including service as chief of police.

For residents and businesses, the decision signals near-term continuity on city operations, budgeting, and project execution as council moves through spring planning and staffing cycles.

The city’s statement also framed the move as a stability decision tied to ongoing municipal service delivery rather than a short-term placeholder transition.

Source: Reporting based on City of Martinsville NewsFlash item "Martinsville City Council Appoints New City Manager," posted March 11, 2026, City of Martinsville detail page.