Robin Poole
About
Robin Poole's platform centers on improving communication and responsiveness between the City Council and the constituents of Midland. Her priorities emphasize ensuring that elected officials remain accountable to the community's values and needs throughout their term.
Campaign promises (1)
- transparencyPoole advocates for the city council to be more responsive to the needs and values of the community following the election.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 13
- Total speaking time
- 1:12:53
- Avg per meeting
- 5:36
- Segments
- 1527
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Top issues during term (9)(Governance)
City Council Assembly for Bible Study
Concerns were raised about the financial terms and incentives related to a hotel development deal.
City Council Meeting Agenda
This meeting could mean big spending on parks, roads, and city vehicles, so expect your tax dollars to be put to work!
City Council Assembly for Bible Study
No immediate financial impact is mentioned, but new leadership could mean new budget priorities.
mayoral election
Campbell's plans could shape Midland's budget and how your tax dollars are spent.
City Council Assembly for Bible Study
Expect a small bump in the city's budget for extra security personnel.
election candidates
Your vote could shape how city funds are spent, so knowing the candidates is key!
city council elections
Your vote could shape how your tax dollars are spent, so pay attention to who's running!
Mayoral re-election campaign
Campaigns cost money, so expect fundraising events and potentially some new political ads popping up.
death of city councilman
No immediate financial impacts are mentioned, but a special election could cost taxpayers money.
Moved or seconded (28)
Motions Poole personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- secondedpassed2026-06-09
Amend from a five-year contract to a three-year contract and replace the 180-day cancellation with a 30-day cancellation
- secondedpassed 6-02026-05-12
Deny
- secondedpassed2026-05-12
Jack Ladd moved to Approve; seconded by Robin Poole.
- movedpassed 6-02026-05-12
Approve
- secondedpassed2026-03-24
Approve
- secondedpassed 7-02026-03-24
Approve
- secondedpassed2026-03-24
Approve
- secondedpassed2026-03-24
Approve
- secondedpassed2026-03-24
Approve
- secondedpassed2026-03-24
Approve Consent Agenda items 3-18, excluding items 3a, 4, 5, 10, 14 and 17
- secondedpassed 6-02026-03-24
Approve
- secondedpassed2026-03-24
Approve
- secondedpassed2026-03-24
Approve
- movedpassed 6-02026-03-24
Approve
- movedpassed2026-02-24
Defer
- movedpassed 6-02026-02-24
Approve
- secondedpassed2026-02-24
Approve
- movedpassed2026-02-24
2026-037 - RESOLUTION APPOINTING A BOARD MEMBER TO THE MIDLAND DOWNTOWN PARK CONSERVANCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS; AND DIRECTING
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-02-24
Approve
- movedpassed2026-02-24
Approve
Decisions during term (3)
Recorded while Poole was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
2026-111 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS VEHICLES FOR THE GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR A TOTAL COST OF $196,979.40; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT (DISTRICT: NONE) (GENERAL SERVICES) (PROVIDE SOUND GOVERNANCE & FISCAL…
043-2026 - MOTION APPROVING THE BYLAWS OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION (DISTRICT: ALL) (PARKS & RECREATION) (PROVIDE SOUND GOVERNANCE & FISCAL MANAGEMENT)
2026-058 - RESOLUTION REJECTING THE SOLE PROPOSAL RECEIVED FOR THE LOOP 250 NORTH AND BIG SPRING STREET DRAINAGE ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT FOR THE UTILITIES DEPARTMENT (DISTRICT: NONE) (GENERAL SERVICES) (PROVIDE SOUND GOVERNANCE & FISCAL…
Voting record (0)(Governance)
No votes found matching Governance.