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Mydera Robinson

Councilwoman2025–2029

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At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
16
Total speaking time
1:35:12
Avg per meeting
5:57
Segments
2139

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑May 2026[44]

MR District Zoning Text Amendment for 722 Sandy Street

Will add new residential housing stock and increase local property tax revenues.

high↑Feb 2026[43]

Adaptive Reuse Apartments at 1032–1034 Stanbridge Street

The applicant testified to roughly $42,905 in lost rental income over 18 months of vacancy.

high↑May 2026[32]

New House of Worship at 336-338 East Airy Street

The development will generate property tax revenue since the applicant agreed not to seek tax abatement.

high↑Jan 2026[31]

FY2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Projects

Continuing and expanding the program could cost the municipality roughly $170,000 or more per year depending on the county's share.

high↑Sep 2026[30]

R-2 Residential District Zoning Text Amendment

The change is tied to a proposed 48-unit development at 600 E. Fornance Street, though no direct fiscal figures were published.

medium↑Oct 2026[30]

Intermunicipal Liquor License Transfer for 1719 Markley Street

The transfer brings new liquor sales tax revenue and jobs to Norristown, since no licenses were available locally and one had to be imported.

high↑Jul 2026[29]

Proposed 2027-2031 Capital Improvements Plan and Fee Schedule

Trash alone goes up $108 per unit; a max unpaid parking ticket could hit $113.

critical↑Jan 2026[26]

Immigration Enforcement and Police Transparency

No direct cost — it's a policy resolution, though the 60-day guideline work will take staff time.

high→Sep 2026[25]

Parking Permit Reductions and Enforcement Concerns

Negligible — signage was already in place.

critical↓Aug 2026[23]

Montgomery Park Senior Apartments Living Conditions

Residents reported hundreds of dollars in wrongful towing fees they want reimbursed.

medium↑Nov 2026[23]

Proposed twin-home development at 1400-1408 Powell Street

medium↑Oct 2026[22]

Faith Tabernacle House of Prayer relocation to 740 Sandy St.

The church has already placed a down payment on the property under an agreement of sale contingent on zoning approval.

critical↑May 2026[21]

Data Center Zoning and Industrial Regulations

Potential future commercial tax revenue balanced against required municipal oversight and infrastructure coordination.

high↑Oct 2026[20]

Municipal Administrator Search and Audit Timing

An external search would add recruitment, onboarding and training costs, per speakers.

high↑Apr 2026[20]

road construction

The city is investing $1.34 million into upgrading its streets, which should save drivers money on auto repairs down the line.

critical→Oct 2026[17]

2027 Municipal Operating Budget and Deficit

A tax-only fix could mean roughly a four-mill increase in a municipality already carrying Montgomery County's highest municipal tax rate.

high↑Mar 2026[16]

Residential Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Contract

Event organizers may face added costs for recycling compliance, though no amounts were published.

medium↑Feb 2026[15]

police incident

Taxpayers could end up footing the bill if this incident results in a costly civil rights lawsuit against the city.

medium↑Nov 2026[15]

Creative Districts Program application support

The municipality's share would be a $25,000 in-kind match, potentially covered by wayfinding signs and staff services.

high↓Sep 2026[15]

George Washington Carver Community Center Expansion

Substantial private and organizational investment in community facility infrastructure.

Decisions during term (291)

Recorded while Robinson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved5-0Nov 10, 2026

Approval of September and October 2026 meeting minutes

approved5-0Nov 10, 2026

(26-05) Preserve at Stony Creek — waiver recommendations

approved5-0Nov 10, 2026

(26-05) Preserve at Stony Creek — preliminary land development plan recommendation

tabledNov 10, 2026

(26-06) 1400-1408 Powell Street twin dwellings — no motion; continued

approved5-0Nov 10, 2026

(26-07) and (1CU-26) 1820 Markley Street retail building and outdoor patio — recommended approval

approved5-0Nov 10, 2026

(26-08) 336-338 East Airy Street house of worship — recommended approval

approved5-0Nov 10, 2026

(26-09) Chicken and rooster ordinance — recommended approval

approvedNov 4, 2026

Approval of Meeting Minutes

approvedVoted yes7-0Nov 4, 2026

Resolution 26-92 — Wilson Metz Bus Payment

approvedVoted yes7-0Nov 4, 2026

Resolution 26-87 — Tuscany 72 Liquor License Transfer

approvedVoted yes7-0Nov 4, 2026

Ordinance 26-10 — R-2 Zoning Text Amendment

approvedVoted yes7-0Nov 4, 2026

Resolution 26-86 — Expressive Path Creative Districts Support

approvedVoted yes7-0Nov 4, 2026

Ordinance 26-11 — Authorization to Advertise Recycling Ordinance

approvedOct 29, 2026

Approval of prior meeting minutes

approvedVoted yes6-0Oct 29, 2026

Resolution 26-94 — ICE interaction / welcoming policy

approvedVoted yes6-0Oct 29, 2026

Resolution 26-80 — PennDOT grant signatories, Arch Street Greenway

approvedVoted yes6-0Oct 29, 2026

FY2027 CDBG projects — authorize public hearing for November 12

approvedVoted yes6-0Oct 29, 2026

Ordinance 26-07 — Parking prohibited at all times, High Street/Linda Lane

approvedVoted yes6-0Oct 29, 2026

Resolution 26-85 — Handicapped parking

approvedVoted yes6-0Oct 29, 2026

OJJDP youth drug prevention grant letter of support

Voting record (87)

77 yes8 no2 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesNov 4, 2026

Resolution 26-92 — Wilson Metz Bus Payment

Voted yesNov 4, 2026

Resolution 26-87 — Tuscany 72 Liquor License Transfer

Voted yesNov 4, 2026

Ordinance 26-10 — R-2 Zoning Text Amendment

Voted yesNov 4, 2026

Resolution 26-86 — Expressive Path Creative Districts Support

Voted yesNov 4, 2026

Ordinance 26-11 — Authorization to Advertise Recycling Ordinance

Voted yesOct 29, 2026

Resolution 26-94 — ICE interaction / welcoming policy

Voted yesOct 29, 2026

Resolution 26-80 — PennDOT grant signatories, Arch Street Greenway

Voted yesOct 29, 2026

FY2027 CDBG projects — authorize public hearing for November 12

Voted yesOct 29, 2026

Ordinance 26-07 — Parking prohibited at all times, High Street/Linda Lane

Voted yesOct 29, 2026

Resolution 26-85 — Handicapped parking

Voted yesOct 29, 2026

OJJDP youth drug prevention grant letter of support

Voted yesOct 29, 2026

Resolution 26-91 — $39,200 payment to Baldassari Landscaping

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Approval of HARB Certificates of Appropriateness

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Resolution No. 26-79: Bid Award for 700 East Main Street Historic Facade Project

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Authorization to Advertise Zoning Text Amendment for 600 E. Fornance

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Approval of Grant Application for COPS Safer Outcomes

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Ordinance No. 26-07: Parking Prohibition at Linda and High Streets

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Resolutions 26-77 & 26-78: Parking App Provider Change from Passport Labs to Park Mobile

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Resolution No. 26-80: Purchase of Police Vehicles

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Resolution No. 26-76: Purchase of Asphalt Hot Box – 2026 CIP

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Ordinance 26-04: Data Centers in the Heavy Industrial District

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Authorization to Prepare Draft Ordinance for 600 E. Fornance Street Text Amendment

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Resolution No. 26-70: Bid Award and Grant Amendment for 129 East Main Street Historic Facade Project

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Motion: Request for Approval – All Stars Program MOU

Voted yesAug 5, 2026

Resolution 26-64: Purchase of Rescue Boat Trailer

Voted yesAug 5, 2026

Resolution No. 26-68: 2026-2030 Capital Improvements Plan Revision

Voted yesAug 5, 2026

Resolution No. 26-69: Reappointment of Three Police Officers

Voted yesAug 5, 2026

Motion to Authorize Special Counsel to Seek Party Status on Plymouth Data Center

Voted yesAug 5, 2026

Request to Submit PEMA BRIC Grant Application

Voted yesAug 5, 2026

Approval of HARB COAs

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

PRDC Properties Escrow Arrangement

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Ordinance 26-04: Data Centers in Heavy Industrial District (Tabled)

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Resolution 26-62: 1520 Arch Street Extension Project (Hancock Elementary School)

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Resolution 26-60: Appointment of Municipal Clerk – Beth Scott

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Approval of HARB Certificates of Appropriateness

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Resolution 26-59: Annual Microsoft Licensing Subscription

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Resolution 26-55: Hiring of Five Entry-Level Police Officers

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Resolution 26-56: Purchase of Protective Helmets from Witmer

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Approval of Minutes from June 2, 2026

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Resolution 26-50: Appointments to Boards, Committees, and Commissions

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Resolution 26-52: Professional Services Agreement with Plante & Moran, PLLC

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Resolution 26-47: Purchase of 2030 Pierce Enforcer Pumper

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Resolution 26-48: Bid Award for 104 East Main Street Historic Façade Project

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Resolution 26-49: Bid Award and Intent to Waive for 109 East Main Street Sidewalk Repair

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Resolution 26-51: Change Order No. 1 for Sawmill Run Culvert Repair Project

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

Traffic Calming Policy Amendment (Property Owners)

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

Adoption of Amended Resolution 26-39 (Traffic Calming Policy)

Voted noMay 5, 2026

to amend the Resolution to read that the study be initiated by 50% of the Residents who are experiencing the conditions

Voted yesMay 5, 2026

Appointment of Terrance Barnes to Stormwater Authority Board

Voted noMay 5, 2026

to table this item until further notice after more conversation

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