Monica L. Robinson

Background

Robinson is a former educator and the incumbent Harrisonburg City Council member, completing her first term after being elected in 2022. She described Harrisonburg as her lifelong home.

Sources: Daily News-Record, “Harrisonburg City Council candidates debate housing, business growth at JMU forum”, WHSV, “Meet the Candidates: Harrisonburg City Council Democratic Primary” (2026)

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• Economic development

  She said she wants to build on the city’s economic-development programs, help businesses grow, and increase the commercial tax base to support infrastructure and services and ease residents’ tax pressure.

  WHSV, “Meet the candidates: Harrisonburg City Council” (2026 general election)

• Housing development

  At the October 2026 forum, Robinson said the city should ensure adequate infrastructure before construction and diversify housing; she said the council should do what is necessary to help developers complete housing.

  Daily News-Record, “Harrisonburg City Council candidates debate housing, business growth at JMU forum” (2026 election)

• Legislative advocacy

  She described ongoing legislative advocacy—working with city staff and legislators to seek local authority and funding—as a way to address the city’s challenges.

  WHSV, “Meet the candidates: Harrisonburg City Council” (2026 general election)