Monica L. Robinson

Background

Robinson is an incumbent Harrisonburg City Council member serving a 2023–2026 term. She is executive director of the Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project and was raised in Harrisonburg.

Sources: City of Harrisonburg, Council Member Monica Robinson

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• Economic development

  Robinson said she wants to build on the city’s economic-development programs and grow the commercial tax base, which she said could support city infrastructure and services and ease residents’ tax pressure.

  WHSV, 2026 Harrisonburg City Council candidate interview

• Housing

  Robinson identified affordable housing as a city priority and said she believes social justice should be incorporated into city council decisions.

  WHSV, 2026 Harrisonburg City Council candidate interview

• Public engagement

  Robinson said policies should not be approved without consulting the people affected, and described community engagement and equity in decision-making as important.

  Daily News-Record, interview with Robinson