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What this is
Resolution No. 25-02 would officially call a general election for May 3, 2025 to elect a Mayor and six City Council members. It also designates polling places, orders required public notices, and authorizes the city to enter joint election contracts.
Why it matters
This resolution formally starts the process that lets Richardson residents vote for their mayor and council representatives in May 2025.
Council action
Motion to approve the resolution as presented
Moved by Ken Hutchenrider. Seconded by Jennifer Justice.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 9, 2026 Agenda posted — February 10, 2025 meeting
- February 10, 2025 Vote taken — February 10, 2025 meeting · Approved 7-0
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — February 10, 2025
Adopt Resolution No. 25-02 ordering the May 3, 2025 general election
Official agenda language
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 25-02, ORDERING A GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 3RD DAY OF MAY 2025, 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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