MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - Tuesday night, the Martinsville City Council voted against a motion to release the findings of the investigation that led to the firing of former City Manager Aretha Ferrell-Benavides earlier this month.

WDBJ7 spoke with council members on both sides of the vote Wednesday about their decisions and what happens next.

“I just want to see this community go forth, and I believe sooner or later that when we get through this rough patch, things will get better. I ask that the citizens don’t give up on us,” said Martinsville City Council Member Rayshaun Gravely.

During a meeting August 7, the Martinsville City Council reviewed the findings of an investigation conducted by the Sands Anderson law firm in a closed session. When the council came out of closed session, i

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