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A Change Maker
With Proven Success

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Why Choose Ellen Robertson?

I represent the interest of the highest number of very low-income families living in public housing, the highest level of poverty, the largest share of the first historic neighborhoods, corporate, entertainment, and government downtown district, all bridged by the James River connecting to the restored post-industrial to the new millennial urban core surrounded by post-WWII annexed rural family community.

 

The 6th City Council District stands as a hub for federal, state, and local governance, alongside economic trade, right from the Virginia Capitol to City Hall. Here, national corporations and hospitals provide top-notch healthcare, education, and career prospects. The district offers unparalleled access to the James River, with biking and walking trails that link the Downtown canals to Manchester, featuring over 300 distinctive spots for exquisite dining, art, gardens, and a variety of entertainment for families and nightlife.

 

Moreover, we pride ourselves on having one of the city's most extensive free public transportation networks. Having resided in the district for more than 35 years, I've observed its evolution from a frequently overlooked area to one of the most rapidly expanding and diverse regions. In my role as your Councilwoman, I have committed my career to nurturing growth that is not only vigorous but also fair across Richmond. Ensuring the development of quality, inclusive housing has been a key focus. It is with great pride that I note the establishment of outstanding new public facilities, including schools, parks, playgrounds, and libraries, accessible to all residents of the 6th. It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your representative on the City Council.

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Ellen Robertson has dedicated her life to improving the lives of those in the Richmond, VA 6th District

Accomplishments

01

Housing

  • Patron, Richmond’s Affordable and Equitable Housing Plan which led to 4,000 new housing units.

  • Affordable Housing Trust funded at $100Mil over 5 years

  • Highland Grove 137 single family new houses for homeownership in Highland Park

  • American Rescue Plan Act federal of $20mil.building over 2,000 addition affordable housing units

  • Enterprise LLC building at 6 Points over 100 new affordable housing

02

Environmental and Transportation Sustainability

  • Bellemeade Stem and Environment Lab Park

  • Hotchkiss Sports Complex expansion and renovation

  • Annie Giles Resource Center for Mosby and Whitcomb

  • Family Intergenerational Center at Ann Hardy

  • Continual management of the Combine Sewer Overflow at $100 mil.

  • Capital Trail and Bike Lanes to reduce CO2

  • Bus Rapid Transit and Greater Richmond Transit Corporation (GRTC) fare-free

  • Reduced parking requirements for development

03

Public Safety

  • Increased guard crossing at Bellemeade, MLK and Overby Sheppard schools

  • Bridge replacements and repairs of Manchester Canal, 5th Street, Canal Walkway, and Flood Wall

04

Economic Growth & Building Sustainable Wealth

  • Patron, legislation to create the Economic Development Policy to guide growth and wealth building.

  • Chair, Office of Community Wealth Building Board which reduced poverty from 27% to 19%

  • Master plan for “Central Downtown,” which includes a new hotel, businesses and housing

  • Completed the Minority Business Disparity Study

  • Co-Star Expansion on River, North and South, and Amphitheater

  • Tourism promoting minority destinations in the city

  • Demolish downtown blight -Public Safe and Social Service Buildings in 2024

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