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What this is
Following the May 2, 2026 election in which Richardson voters approved amendments to the city's Home Rule Charter, the council will formally adopt an ordinance incorporating those changes into the charter.
Why it matters
This makes the voter-approved charter changes official and legally effective, altering the rules that govern how Richardson's city government operates.
Council action
Motion to approve the resolution as presented
Moved by Jennifer Justice. Seconded by Curtis Dorian.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 9, 2026 Agenda posted — May 11, 2026 meeting
- May 11, 2026 Vote taken — May 11, 2026 meeting · Approved 7-0
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — May 11, 2026
Adopt ordinance incorporating voter-approved charter amendments
Official agenda language
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RICHARDSON ADOPTING THE AMENDMENTS TO THE HOME RULE CHARTER APPROVED BY THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF RICHARDSON AT AN ELECTION HELD ON MAY 2, 2026.
Documents
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