Julia M. Pillsbury
City Council, District 1, Term through 2027
julia.pillsbury@doverde.gov302-270-5057
Attended 41 of 46 tracked meetings (89.1%). 214 votes cast. Last vote Oct 27, 2026.
City salary: $18,000 a year. Pay details
Votes
204 yes, 6 no, 4 abstain. Absent for 41 more.
Split votes (45)
Someone voted no or abstained, or the motion did not pass.
- Move to have the floor open for discussion for 10 minutes so council members could ask questions about the budget.
Voted absent. Motion: Passed 6 yes, 1 no, 2 absent. May 19, 2026.
- Acknowledge Final Reading of Ordinance #2026-07 by title only
Voted yes. Motion: Passed 8 yes, 1 abstain. May 11, 2026.
- Approve rezoning of 1624 N. Little Creek Road and adopt Ordinance #2025-24 as recommended by the Planning Commission
Voted yes. Motion: Passed 8 yes, 1 abstain. May 11, 2026.
- Acknowledge Final Reading of Ordinance #2025-24 by title only
Voted yes. Motion: Passed 8 yes, 1 abstain. May 11, 2026.
- Adopt Annexation Resolution No. 2026-04 for 1624 North Little Creek Road
Voted yes. Motion: Passed 8 yes, 1 abstain. May 11, 2026.
- Approve rezoning of 1600 North Little Creek Road and adopt Ordinance #2026-07 as recommended by the Planning Commission
Voted yes. Motion: Passed 8 yes, 1 abstain. May 11, 2026.
- Motion to ratify Council's vote on Ordinance #2025-21 from February 25, 2026.
Voted yes. Motion: Passed 8 yes, 1 no. Apr 27, 2026.
- Motion to move Item #36, Ratification of Vote of Ordinance #2025-21 from February 25, 2026, to be placed after Item #7, Dover Police Department 2025 Annual Report.
Voted yes. Motion: Passed 8 yes, 1 no. Apr 27, 2026.
- Motion to adopt the agenda as written.
Voted yes. Motion: Passed 8 yes, 1 no. Apr 27, 2026.
- Move to recommend creating a Resolution to change the charter, drafted by the City Solicitor, which would be brought back for review and discussion at the committee.
Voted yes. Motion: Did not pass 3 yes, 5 no, 1 absent. Apr 14, 2026.
Routine votes (210)
All passed, with no one voting no or abstaining.
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- Move for adoption of the Council Committee of the Whole agenda.
Voted yes. Jun 23, 2026.
- Move for approval of the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 08, 2026.
Voted yes. Jun 22, 2026.
- Move for adoption of the consent agenda as amended.
Voted yes. Jun 22, 2026.
- Motion to remove Item #10, Sole Source – ZeroEyes Gun Detection Solution, from the consent agenda.
Voted yes. Jun 22, 2026.
- Motion to remove Item #7, Presentation on the Transfer on Death (TOD) Deeds, from the consent agenda.
Voted yes. Jun 22, 2026.
- Move for adoption of the agenda as written.
Voted yes. Jun 22, 2026.
- Move to recommend approval of the staff recommendation to award the City Hall Roof Replacement to Quality Exteriors, Inc. as per the proposal submitted in response to RFP...
Voted yes. Jun 9, 2026.
- Move to defer the Council Reports of May 2026 to the next meeting.
Voted yes. Jun 9, 2026.
- Move for adoption of the agenda for the Council Committee of the Whole.
Voted yes. Jun 9, 2026.
- Move to accept staff recommendation for Proposed Ordinance #2026-12 to forward to City Council for approval.
Voted yes. Jun 8, 2026.
- Move for adoption of the agenda.
Voted yes. Jun 8, 2026.
- Adopt Proposed Resolution No. 2026-08 awarding the City of Dover Silver Medal to Mr. Robert 'Connor' Moxley.
Voted yes. Jun 8, 2026.
- Move for adoption of the consent agenda as amended.
Voted yes. Jun 8, 2026.
- Motion to remove Item #20, Police Chief's Report, from the consent agenda.
Voted yes. Jun 8, 2026.
- Motion to remove Item #18, Controller/Treasurer's Budget Report, from the consent agenda.
Voted yes. Jun 8, 2026.
- Move for adoption of the agenda as written.
Voted yes. Jun 8, 2026.
- Motion to reappoint Mr. Waverly DeBraux to an additional three-year term on the Police Advisory Board.
Voted absent. May 21, 2026.
- Motion to reappoint Reverend Dr. Carol Boggerty to an additional three-year term on the Police Advisory Board.
Voted absent. May 21, 2026.
- Motion to reappoint Dr. Chanda Jackson to an additional three-year term on the Police Advisory Board.
Voted absent. May 21, 2026.
- Motion to accept the application of Mr. Jordan Davis for membership on the Police Advisory Board pending recommendation by Mayor Robin Christiansen.
Voted absent. May 21, 2026.
Meetings
- Read 198 statements from meetings (20 minutes speaking)
- See attendance for 46 meetings (36 in person, 5 remote, 5 absent)
- Ask about Julia M. Pillsbury
Pay details
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City Council Member: $1,500 a month, set by city code. The earlier rate was $7,416 a year.
$18,000.00/yr ($1,500.00/mo) FY23 codified City Council base salary + official business expense reimbursement (subject to the City Charter review)
Reimbursed for actual and necessary official business expenses; non-elected civilian committee appointees receive $75/meeting per diem under city code.
City Council FY27 Budget: $276,100 (FY26 Actual: $255,899)
Campaign committees and financial disclosures
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Itemized spending on file: $0, from 1 committee.
Committee-reported totals, by filing cycle
- Dr. Julia Pillsbury for Dover Council: $16,750 reported
2023 filing. Office as filed: Council At-Large.
Financial and board disclosures
- The Kids Clinic PA
2024, Pediatric Physician & Practice Owner
Private pediatric medical practice located in Dover, DE