Here’s what Richardson voters need to know before May 2 election day

May 2 is local election day for many Texans, and Richardson voters have the opportunity to cast their ballots on the city’s proposed $223.4 million bond, amendments to the city charter and up to two Richardson ISD school board elections.

Dallas County residents may vote at any Dallas County polling location on election day, while Richardson residents who live in Collin County have four designated voting locations.

What you need to know

All polls will be open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on May 2.

Dallas County residents may vote at any Dallas County election day center, including any of the 14 locations in Richardson, such as Berkner High School, Canyon Creek Elementary and Richardson Heights Elementary.

Richardson residents who live in Collin County must vote at one of the following locations on election day:

• Aldridge Elementary: 720 Pleasant Valley Lane, Richardson
• Collin County Elections Office: 2010 Redbud Blvd., McKinney
• Methodist Richardson Medical Center Campus for Continuing Care: 403 W. Campbell Road, Richardson
• Miller Elementary: 5651 Coventry Drive, Richardson

What’s on the ballot

Richardson voters will see five bond propositions, 50 charter amendments and up to two Richardson ISD school board elections on the ballot:

• Richardson bond election: The ballot will include five propositions for the city’s $223.4 million bond proposal, including funds for street improvements, fire facilities, park and recreational facilities, sidewalks and flood control and drainage.
• Richardson charter amendments: Many of the 50 charter amendments are grammatical corrections or clarifying language, but substantive amendments include adding a one-year residency requirement for council, board and commission members and requiring a mayor or council member to resign from their position if they become a candidate for a different elective public office.
• Richardson ISD board of trustees: All voters who live in Richardson ISD will vote in the election for At-Large Place 6. Voters who live in RISD District 3 will also vote in the election for the District 3 seat.

While the ballot is required to state that each bond proposition “is a tax increase,” City Manager Don Magner said the program does not require a tax rate increase.

Find out more about each election and see candidate Q&A responses at www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.

Stay tuned

Community Impact will continue to cover local elections through election night May 2. Visit communityimpact.com/election for the latest local election information.