Ellen F. Robertson
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Ellen F. Robertson

Council Member, City Council · 8 remarks on the record · Last spoke Sep 28, 2026

Richmond, VA

Hear Robertson say it

From 8 remarks on the record: the newest that say more than procedure, each playing at its second in the meeting.

  • “THANK YOU, MADAM CHAIR. I TOO, I'M NOT GOING TO ADD TO THE WONDERFUL COMMENTS THAT HAVE ALREADY BEEN MADE AND THANK EVERYONE FOR COMING DOWN TO SPEAK IN SUPPORT OF RESOLUTION NUMBER 34 ON OUR DOCKET.”

    City Council · Sep 28, 2026

  • “THANK YOU, MADAM CHAIR. I FIND IT EXTREMELY TROUBLESOME TO BE IN A POSITION WHERE I AM RIGHT NOW.”

    City Council · Sep 28, 2026

  • “Let's not pass the opportunity to do what our risk management advisors are telling us straight up. that this would be a mistake.”

    City Council · Sep 28, 2026

  • “But this is a poor enough deal, and I'm sorry, unless you cut my mic off, I'm not going to stop speaking. I did not cut your mic off, ma'am.”

    City Council · Sep 28, 2026

  • “WE HAD A LOT OF PEOPLE COME DOWN TO SPEAK IN SUPPORT OF THIS, AND THAT'S EXTREMELY IMPORTANT. A LOT OF PEOPLE IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND THAT WANTS TO SEE US EXERCISE SOLAR ENERGY IN THE CITY IN THE MAXIMUM CAPACITY.”

    City Council · Sep 28, 2026

  • “Other experts in the city of Richmond, when I call you and ask you questions, I trust your leadership as well. We have a major report in front of us from our risk management that's telling us to take certain actions we have not taken.”

    City Council · Sep 28, 2026

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Sources: rva.gov · records through Sep 28, 2026

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