BOND ELECTION CALLED FOR
MAY 2, 2026

Bond proposals total $223.4 million with no anticipated increase to the property tax rate.

The Richardson City Council voted Monday, Feb. 9, 2026 to call an election to be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, placing a proposed bond program before voters.

About the Bond Election
Voters will consider five propositions totaling $223.4 million to fund infrastructure, public safety and parks and recreation projects across the city. Development of the bond program followed months of public briefings, community feedback and two public hearings.

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If approved, the bond program would fund projects in the following areas:

Proposition A: Streets

$132.2 million (59.2%)

The largest proposition of potential bond program project funding is dedicated to street reconstruction, capacity improvements and replacing traffic control devices to include:

• Reconstruction of major collector, neighborhood collector, commercial and residential streets
• Replacement of alley segments at various locations
• Rebuilding traffic signals at intersections and installing new signals at two locations
• Replacing all school zone flashers and adding speed feedback signs citywide
• Completing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance upgrades at signalized intersections
• Advancing the Active Transportation Plan through trail and street-crossing improvements

These projects are intended to extend pavement life, improve driving conditions and reduce long-term maintenance costs.

Learn more about Proposition A

Proposition B: Public Buildings

$36 million (16.1%)

Supports public safety facilities, including:

• A new Fire Apparatus Building
• Additions and renovations at Fire Station No. 6
• Design and authorization of future construction for Fire Station No. 7

Learn more about Proposition B

Proposition C: Parks & Recreation

$22.2 million (9.9%)

Focuses on park and recreation improvements, including:

• Aquatic facility projects such as pool renovations and new spraygrounds
• Playground renovations at multiple neighborhood parks
• Construction of the Breckinridge Park pedestrian bridge and trail connection

Learn more about Proposition C

Proposition D: Sidewalks

$16.5 million (7.4%)

Addresses sidewalk connectivity and safety by:

• Constructing sidewalks in targeted residential and commercial areas
• Closing priority sidewalk gaps identified through City planning efforts
• Improving pedestrian access to schools, parks, transit, and commercial centers

Learn more about Proposition D

Proposition E: Drainage

$16.5 million (7.4%)

Drainage improvements include flood prevention and erosion control projects, highlighted by:

• Lois Branch Phase I and II channel improvements in the Highland Terrace area
• Erosion control projects at multiple locations citywide

The Lois Branch project is expected to reduce flood risk, remove several homes from the floodplain and lower water surface elevations in affected areas.

Learn more about Proposition E

No Anticipated Property Tax Rate Increase Associated with Propositions
Passage of the bond propositions is not anticipated to increase the City property tax rate. The proposed program is structured within the City’s existing debt capacity and long-term financial planning framework.

Election Information

Polling locations and hours will be posted to www.cor.net/Elections, once available.

Speakers Bureau Available

Community groups interested in learning more about the Bond Election may request a presentation from the City’s Speakers Bureau by e-mailing AskRichardson@cor.gov. Requests should include the date, time, group name, location and any additional details to help prepare for the event.

2026 Charter Amendment Election

The Richardson City Council also voted Feb. 9, 2026 to call a Charter Amendment Election for Saturday, May 2, 2026. The 2026 Charter Amendment Election includes 50 proposed amendments for voters to consider (each separately), including technical adjustments as well as new provisions related to governance and transparency. The City’s charter is now amended every 10 years; the amendments were compiled by a citizen Charter Review Commission with input from the community, City staff and City Council.  

To learn more about the Charter Amendment Election, visit www.cor.net/CharterElection.