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Tactics Outlined for Implementing Council Goals/Strategies

City staff presented tactics to the City Council Monday for implementing each of the 12 strategies recently adopted with the Council’s 2021-23 Statement of Goals.

Council Reviews 2021 Bond and Capital Improvement Plan

The City Council was given an overview of the City’s 5-year Capital Improvement Plan Monday, including the implementation plan for Year 1 of the 2021 Bond Program as well as a look at other capital projects underway over the next five years.

Census Data Reported to City Council; Boundary Commission Planned

Partial results from the 2020 Census were presented to the City Council Monday by Development Services staff.

City’s Year-end Financial Report Given

The City’s year-end financial report was presented to the City Council Monday by City Budget Office staff.

City Council Accepts Salvation Army “Red Kettle Challenge”

The City Council has established a “Virtual Red Kettle” in response to a challenge the Plano City Council has extended to the city councils of Allen, Frisco, McKinney and Richardson to raise funds for the Salvation Army’s 2021 Red Kettle campaign. The community is encouraged to donate online by clicking here or scanning the QR code below.

Christmas Parade Held, Winners Announced

Thanks to pleasant weather and two years of anticipation, enthusiastic crowds enjoyed Richardson’s annual Christmas Parade in-person Dec. 4.

Santa’s Village Continues; Hometown Thursdays Conclude Dec. 16

Santa’s Village officially opened for the season Dec. 4 with the traditional lighting of the giant pecan tree and the grand arrival of Santa Claus in a Richardson fire truck.

Rotary Club Honors City Employees

Shay Brooks and Pam Polsky were recently named the 2021 Supervisor of the Year and Employee of the Year, respectively, by the Richardson Rotary Club. The awards, given by the Club since 1992, are specially designed to recognize City employees who made significant contributions during the past year.

New Hours Begin at Rec Centers

The Parks and Recreation Department has announced adjustments to the Huffhines and Heights Recreation Center operating schedules.

Animal Shelter Finds Secret Santas Through Corporate Donations

Employees of NewGen Strategies and Solutions, a Richardson-based consulting firm, recently created an “angel tree” at its office to benefit the Richardson Animal Shelter.