Government
Richardson leaders eye 2026 bond
Richardson bond elections
2021: Prior approved bond election
Public buildings $64M
Richardson staff and City Council is gearing up for a potential bond election next year. Council began the process of refining the $200 million bond referendum that Richardson voters would see on their May 2026 ballot at a Oct. 6 work session. What you need to know Specific projects and proposition sizes were not yet discussed on Oct. 6, but City Manager Don Magner gave council an overview of potential proposition breakdowns as well as an overview of the city’s past bond programs. Council discussed potential priorities, including a continuing focus on infrastructure. “The most important thing to me is to continue building our infrastructure,” council member Curtis Dorian said. “It’s something you don’t see, so it’s not instant gratification, but it’s super important for the growth of our city.” Council members also supported a larger
proposition dedicated to drainage projects than the $8 million that was allocated in the 2021 bond. Council member Ken Hutchenrider said that an additional priority should be funding for a new fire station. Council member Jennifer Justice added that she would like to see additional opportunities for public input on the parks and facilities propo- sitions. The $200 million bond referendum is $10 million larger than the $190 million bond that was approved by voters in 2021. Richardson officials also called a $46 million bond referendum in 2023 to fund the construction of a new City Hall after an August 2022 fire damaged the old City Hall. What’s next Council is set to have discussions on specific propositions through the end of the year, with the final proposition discussion planned for January, according to Magner’s presentation. The last day to call a bond for the May 2, 2026 election is Feb. 9.
Total: $190M
Streets $102M
Sidewalks $8.5M
Drainage $8M
Parks $7.5M
Public buildings $20M
2026: Proposed upcoming bond election
Parks $20M Sidewalks $15M Drainage $15M
Total: $200M
Streets $130M
SOURCE: CITY OF RICHARDSON/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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