City & town
Martinsville City Council
- Vote for
- 2
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 5
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The city council sets City of Martinsville's budget, tax rates and ordinances and appoints the city manager.
Taxes & budget
Michael E. GreeneNo party listed
- Pledges long-term stewardship of city assets and tax dollars.
Verna L. "Tina" JenkinsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Chad L. HallNo party listed
No documented position found.
Charles J. Niederstadt JrNo party listed
- Pledges to limit new costs on residents.
L C JonesNo party listed
No documented position found.
Public safety
Michael E. GreeneNo party listed
No documented position found.
Verna L. "Tina" JenkinsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Chad L. HallNo party listed
- Supports pursuing grants for police, fire and EMS resources.
Charles J. Niederstadt JrNo party listed
No documented position found.
L C JonesNo party listed
No documented position found.
Education
Michael E. GreeneNo party listed
- Supports quality public schools to attract employers.
Verna L. "Tina" JenkinsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Chad L. HallNo party listed
- Proposes public disclosure of school project needs and costs.
Charles J. Niederstadt JrNo party listed
- Supports the 1% sales tax for school needs.
L C JonesNo party listed
No documented position found.
Housing
Michael E. GreeneNo party listed
- Pledges to use new state blight laws on abandoned properties.
Verna L. "Tina" JenkinsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Chad L. HallNo party listed
- Supports more housing options and rehabilitating salvageable properties.
Charles J. Niederstadt JrNo party listed
No documented position found.
L C JonesNo party listed
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Michael E. GreeneNo party listed
- Supports regional partnerships for economic growth.
Verna L. "Tina" JenkinsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Chad L. HallNo party listed
- Proposes redeveloping the former Tultex and Pluma industrial properties.
- Supports a stronger partnership with Henry County.
Charles J. Niederstadt JrNo party listed
- Supports making uptown Martinsville a regional destination.
- Supports more and better job opportunities.
L C JonesNo party listed
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Michael E. GreeneNo party listed
No documented position found.
Verna L. "Tina" JenkinsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Chad L. HallNo party listed
- Supports releasing all legally releasable information on city disputes.
Charles J. Niederstadt JrNo party listed
- Pledges to root out corruption or mismanagement in city government.
L C JonesNo party listed
No documented position found.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 6 issues covered in this race.