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What this is
This ordinance amends Chapter 13 of the city's Code of Ordinances to update definitions of "electioneering" and "voting period," revise existing rules on electioneering activities near polling locations, add three new prohibited activities (subsections 9, 10, and 11), and create a new administration section.
Why it matters
The changes clarify and expand what conduct is prohibited near polling places, which affects candidates, campaign volunteers, and voters in Richardson.
Council action
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Moved by Jennifer Justice. Seconded by Ken Hutchenrider.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 10, 2026 Agenda posted — October 10, 2022 meeting
- October 10, 2022 Vote taken — October 10, 2022 meeting · Approved 7-0 (consent)
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — October 10, 2022
Adopt Ordinance No. 4439
Official agenda language
ORDINANCE NO. 4439, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING CHAPTER 13 “MISCELLEANOUS OFFENSES AND PROVISIONS” ARTICLE XIII “ELECTIONEERING AT POLLING LOCATIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 13-191 BY AMENDING THE DEFINITIONS OF “ELECTIONEERING” AND “VOTING PERIOD”; BY AMENDING SECTION 13-192 (A) BY AMENDING SUBSECTIONS (1) AND (5), AND BY ADDING SUBSECTIONS (9), (10), AND (11) RELATING TO ELECTIONEERING ACTIVITIES AND BY ADDING SECTION 13-193 “ADMINISTRATION.
Documents
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