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What this is
Council is asked to approve a formal Friendship City agreement between Richardson and New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Council action
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Moved by Ken Hutchenrider. Seconded by Curtis Dorian.
6 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 9, 2026 Agenda posted — September 22, 2025 meeting
- September 22, 2025 Vote taken — September 22, 2025 meeting · Approved 6-0 (consent)
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — September 22, 2025
Adopt resolution approving Friendship City agreement
Official agenda language
RESOLUTION APPROVING A FRIENDSHIP CITY AGREEMENT WITH NEW TAIPEI CITY, TAIWAN.
Documents
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