Author: Bill Conrad

After several weeks of discussion and refinements, amendments to the City Council Rules of Order and Procedure were adopted by the Council at its Monday meeting. The updates include new policies concerning flag displays, ceremonial recognitions, naming City assets and Days of Recognition. 

Richardson Municipal Court will temporarily close on Friday, June 19, from noon-5 p.m. for staff training. Anyone planning to conduct in-person court business during that time is encouraged to plan accordingly. 

The City of Richardson was among a regional group recognized today with the Regional Cooperation Award from the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) for work tied to a major regional water agreement involving the North Texas Municipal Water District and its 13 member cities. 

Richardson City Council Member Jennifer Justice was elected today to serve as president of the North Central Texas Council of Governments Executive Board. NCTCOG’s Executive Board includes representatives from cities, counties and other public entities across the region. As president of the Executive Board, Justice will help lead regional collaboration among North Texas local governments as they work together to address shared opportunities and challenges.

The Richardson City Council has voted to reappoint former Richardson Mayor Gary Slagel to the Board of Directors for Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). Slagel has served on the DART board since 2011. His board position, appointed every two years, now represents Richardson, University Park, and Addison. Slagel is the current Past Chair of the DART Board of Directors, having served as Chair from 2023-25.