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Renovations complete at 2 parks Progress continues on Richardson’s refresh of play structures within several city parks, which is funded through $7.5 million approved in the 2021 bond. The overview Woodland Park and Woods Park updates include new play structures and accessibility improvements, according to a news release. Renovations at both parks were com- pleted this summer.
Richardson set to start charter review process Richardson City Council could soon appoint a charter review commission. What’s happening A charter review commission is required to convene every 10 years, according to the city’s charter. The document outlines the structure and power of the city’s government, City Secretary Aimee Nemer said. Based on information shared with council, the proposed commission would include 11 members, who will meet over several months to deliberate potential amendments to the charter. The city’s charter was last updated in 2015, necessitating the review that is set to begin early next year. Looking ahead Applications for the commission will opened Oct. 1 and appointments will be made in late
Commission timeline December Council adopts an ordinance outlining the commission’s responsibilities January-May 2025 Charter review commission deliberates amendments June 2025 Recommendations are expected to be given to council
November 2025 Potential charter amendment election
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December or early January. Council is expected to adopt an ordinance outlining the responsibilities of the commission in December as well. Should amendments get recommended to council, it is expected that they will go before voters next November.
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