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Residents press for broader Robin Court reimbursement review; Chatham vice mayor urges supervisors to oppose HJ4
Summary
At the Dec. 16 meeting, Robin Court residents — represented by Kathy B. Ramsey — said county water reimbursements were too limited in time and raised health‑risk and waiver concerns; Will Pace, vice mayor of Chatham, urged the board to adopt a resolution opposing constitutional amendment HJ4 that would let the General Assembly redraw congressional districts.
During the citizen comment portion of the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors meeting on Dec. 16, two residents used their allotted time to press the board on matters they said affect county residents.
Kathy B. Ramsey, speaking for select residents of Robin Court in the Banister District, said a county reimbursement offered in response to a community water issue fell short in duration and may not cover longer‑term health concerns. "Despite this, there are still individuals who feel that the reimbursement is insufficient, particularly regarding the period covered," Ramsey said, adding that some residents worry that accepting compensation could limit their ability to pursue legal remedies if health problems later arise. She urged the board to provide greater transparency about the reimbursement process and how long compensation covers.
Shortly after, Will Pace — vice mayor of Chatham and a county resident — urged the board to oppose HJ4, a proposed constitutional amendment he said would allow the General Assembly to redraw congressional districts. "I urge this board to pass a resolution in opposition to HJ4, which will bring back partisan gerrymandering in Virginia," Pace said, arguing that draft maps circulating on social media could split Pittsylvania County among districts with very different population centers, citing possibilities that could pair the county with the city of Richmond.
Context and next steps: Ramsey’s comments were recorded for the public record; no board response or formal motion to expand the Robin Court reimbursement was recorded during the meeting. Pace’s request that the board adopt a resolution opposing HJ4 was noted; the board did not adopt such a resolution at this meeting. Both items remain issues constituents can raise with staff or request be placed on a future agenda for formal consideration.
Quotes from the meeting are taken directly from citizen remarks recorded in the transcript. The board’s rubric for citizen comments (three minutes per speaker, 45‑minute total) was read aloud at the start of the hearing.
