Ellen Robertson

Affordable housing and infill development across six districts

The code alone doesn't build affordable housing — members say extra incentives, trust fund money, and new state tools are needed.

Payment register transparency

No direct fiscal cost; it concerns disclosure of how existing public money is spent.

Fan Neighborhood Demolition-Restriction Overlay (UDC 2026-15)

Could affect demolition and redevelopment costs for Fan property owners.

Rooftop solar program on city buildings

The city forgoes whatever energy savings and renewable credit revenue the solar deals would have produced.

surveillance technology contract

Canceling the contract saves taxpayer dollars previously earmarked for ongoing surveillance technology subscriptions and maintenance.

utility billing system

Residents risk paying incorrect amounts or facing sudden cash-flow crunches due to unpredictable billing errors.

daycare zoning approval

Local families working non-traditional shifts could save money and reduce lost wages by finally having access to affordable, overnight childcare.

surveillance technology

Buying and setting up a new license plate reader system will cost taxpayer money, though a final price tag isn't set yet.

public meeting agenda

It could shift how the city hands out contracts and spends money, aiming to clean up vendor payments.

To adopt the annual budget, which includes all of the separate current expense budgets for the general operation of the City government and for each utility as defined in ch. 13 of the City Charter and provides for increases to certain…

To authorize the issuance of general obligation equipment notes of the City of Richmond in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $11,000,000 to finance the costs of equipment and vehicles for the various departments, bureaus and…