Documents & Links

The following documents and links are related to reversion and come from numerous sources, such as Virginia Legislation, the Code of Virginia, the City of Martinsville, and consultants. We hope that you find each one useful in learning more about this complex issue. A hyperlinked index of all reversion related documents is also available.

Procedures and Timelines

Things to Consider

Alternatives to Reversion

Alternatives to Annexation

Facts and Figures

Presentations by the City

Responses to the City's request to discuss Reversion.

A former County Administrator wrote the attached academic paper to detail the reversion process.  It includes a pair of case studies for localities that have undertaken the reversion process, giving retrospect from both City/town and County perspectives.


Answers to Frequently Asked Questions