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What this is
Resolution No. 23-02 would officially call a general election for May 6, 2023, to elect a mayor and six city council members. It also designates polling places, orders required public notices, and authorizes joint election contracts with other entities.
Why it matters
This is the formal legal step that puts the 2023 Richardson city elections on the calendar and determines where residents will vote.
Council action
Motion to approve Resolution 23-02 ordering a general election for the Mayor and City Council Places 1-6 to be held on May 6, 2023
Moved by Ken Hutchenrider.
6 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 10, 2026 Agenda posted — February 13, 2023 meeting
- February 13, 2023 Vote taken — February 13, 2023 meeting · Approved 6-0
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — February 13, 2023
Adopt Resolution No. 23-02 ordering the general election
Official agenda language
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 23-02, ORDERING A GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 6TH DAY OF MAY 2023, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A MAYOR AND SIX (6) MEMBERS OF THE RICHARDSON CITY COUNCIL; DESIGNATING POLLING PLACES; ORDERING NOTICES OF ELECTION TO BE GIVEN; AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF JOINT ELECTION CONTRACTS.
Documents
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