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Resolution supporting weighted votes for each DART member city on the DART board
What this is
The council will declare support for each DART member city having a board director with a weighted vote, while agreeing to continue the current board apportionment as member cities discuss possible changes to Texas Transportation Code Chapter 452.
Why it matters
How votes are weighted on the DART board affects Richardson's influence over transit policy and spending decisions that impact local residents.
Council action
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item 10A4 as presented
Moved by Jennifer Justice. Seconded by Dan Barrios.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 9, 2026 Agenda posted — September 8, 2025 meeting
- September 8, 2025 Vote taken — September 8, 2025 meeting · Approved 7-0 (consent)
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — September 8, 2025
Adopt resolution
Official agenda language
RESOLUTION DECLARING SUPPORT FOR EACH MEMBER OF THE DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT (“DART”) TO HAVE A MEMBER ON THE DART BOARD OF DIRECTORS ENTITLED TO A WEIGHTED VOTE; EXPRESSING AGREEMENT AND CONSENT TO THE CONTINUATION OF THE CURRENT APPORTIONMENT OF THE DART BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHILE DART MEMBER CITIES DISCUSS LEGISLATIVE CHANGES TO TRANSPORTATION CODE CHAPTER 452 TO AMEND THE GOVERNANCE FOR THE DART BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Documents
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