Martinsville Names New City Attorney | Roanoke News

Martinsville just landed a legal heavyweight: James Benkahla, with 30+ years of experience including 20 as a Virginia county attorney, steps into the role of City Attorney effective September 1, 2026 — just as the city faces a high-stakes lawsuit from its former manager. With a $155K salary and deep local government expertise, Benkahla is poised to steer Martinsville through complex legal waters and rebuild trust in city leadership. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/63cfc49bace83efc