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 hold a strategy session on CAMSA with members of the General Assembly representing Dover before staff resumes the requested research.
Voted absent. Motion: Did not pass 2 yes, 4 no, 3 absent. Oct 27, 2026.
- Approve staff recommendation to withdraw the previously approved $40,000 CDBG allocation for the People's Community Center Renovation Project and direct staff to make the funds...
Voted abstain. Motion: Did not pass 3 yes, 3 no, 1 abstain, 2 absent. Oct 13, 2026.
- Move for adoption of Proposed Ordinance #2025-19 - Adoption of 2024 ICC Codes as amended.
Voted yes. Motion: Passed 7 yes, 1 no, 1 absent. Oct 12, 2026.
- Move for the adoption of the committee amendment to Proposed Ordinance #2025-19 to not require an existing residence to retrofit sprinklers throughout the entire structure when an...
Voted yes. Motion: Passed 7 yes, 1 no, 1 absent. Oct 12, 2026.
- Move that the full report of the 21CP Solutions investigation be released to the public for full transparency.
Voted absent. Motion: Did not pass 2 yes, 4 no, 3 absent. Sep 29, 2026.
- Propose an amendment to exempt existing residential structures from the sprinkler requirement
Voted yes. Motion: Passed 6 yes, 1 abstain, 2 absent. Aug 11, 2026.
- Accept the staff recommendation and forward Proposed Ordinance #2025-19 to council for approval
Voted yes. Motion: Passed 6 yes, 1 no, 2 absent. Aug 11, 2026.
- Adopt Ordinance #2026-05 with Staff Amendment (SA #1), as amended.
Voted no. Motion: Passed 5 yes, 4 no. Jul 27, 2026.
- Move to amend line 16 of Proposed Ordinance #2026-05 to reflect 60 minutes and strike 30 minutes.
Voted no. Motion: Passed 5 yes, 4 no. Jul 27, 2026.
- Move for reconsideration of Proposed Ordinance #2026-05 to reconsider the 30-minute time limit.
Voted no. Motion: Passed 6 yes, 3 no. Jul 27, 2026.
Routine votes (210)
All passed, with no one voting no or abstaining.
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- Accept staff recommendation to determine that Bay Village Planned Neighborhood Design warrants further review and refer the sketch plan to the Planning Commission.
Voted yes. Feb 25, 2026.
- Defer Item #14 (Animal Control Officer Briefing) to the next Regular Council Meeting.
Voted yes. Feb 25, 2026.
- Adopt Resolution No. 2026-02 proclaiming volunteerism and promoting JustServe.org.
Voted yes. Feb 25, 2026.
- Adopt the consent agenda as amended, with Item #14 removed.
Voted yes. Feb 25, 2026.
- Adopt the agenda as presented.
Voted yes. Feb 25, 2026.
- Move to recommend acceptance of the Draft Annual Comprehensive Financial Report as amended, as recommended by staff.
Voted yes. Feb 10, 2026.
- Move to recommend approval of the annexation request upon consideration of utility services for 1624 North Little Creek Road and two adjacent parcels.
Voted yes. Feb 10, 2026.
- Move for adoption of the consent agenda.
Voted yes. Jan 28, 2026.
- Move for adoption of the agenda.
Voted yes. Jan 28, 2026.
- Move for adjournment of the Code Board of Appeals meeting.
Voted yes. Jan 15, 2026.
- Grant Ms. Capone 30 days from the date of receipt of notice to remove or repair the vehicle at 276 Green Blade Drive; if she fails to comply, coordinate with the Dover Police...
Voted yes. Jan 15, 2026.
- Motion to have Code Enforcement Officer John England give his presentation on the case history and circumstances regarding 276 Green Blade Drive.
Voted yes. Jan 15, 2026.
- Nominate Dr. Roy Sudler, Jr. to serve as Chair of the Code Board of Appeals.
Voted yes. Jan 15, 2026.
- Move for approval of the agenda.
Voted yes. Jan 15, 2026.
- Adopt the agenda for the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee as amended, deferring Item #1 to the next meeting.
Voted yes. Jan 13, 2026.
- Accept staff recommendations to approve the Active Recreation Plan for The Enclave Apartments: Revised Walker Road Apartments with comments and conditions.
Voted yes. Jan 13, 2026.
- Adopt the agenda for the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee meeting.
Voted yes. Jan 13, 2026.
- Adopt the agenda for the Council Committee of the Whole meeting.
Voted yes. Jan 13, 2026.
- Move for adoption of the consent agenda.
Voted yes. Jan 12, 2026.
- Move for adoption of the agenda, as amended.
Voted yes. Jan 12, 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