\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 2 is local election day for many Texans, and Richardson voters have the opportunity to cast their ballots on the city\u2019s proposed $223.4 million bond, amendments to the city charter and up to two Richardson ISD school board elections.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
What you need to know<\/p>\n
All polls will be open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on May 2.<\/p>\n
Dallas County residents may vote at any Dallas County election day center<\/a>, including any of the 14 locations<\/a> in Richardson, such as Berkner High School, Canyon Creek Elementary and Richardson Heights Elementary.<\/p>\n Richardson residents who live in Collin County must vote at one of the following locations on election day:<\/p>\n Aldridge Elementary: 720 Pleasant Valley Lane, RichardsonCollin County Elections Office: 2010 Redbud Blvd., McKinneyMethodist Richardson Medical Center Campus for Continuing Care: 403 W. Campbell Road, RichardsonMiller Elementary: 5651 Coventry Drive, Richardson<\/p>\n “><\/p>\n What\u2019s on the ballot<\/p>\n Richardson voters will see five bond propositions, 50 charter amendments and up to two Richardson ISD school board elections on the ballot:<\/p>\n Richardson bond election: The ballot will include five propositions for the city\u2019s $223.4 million bond proposal<\/a>, 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<\/a> 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<\/a> 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<\/a>. Voters who live in RISD District 3<\/a> will also vote in the election for the District 3 seat<\/a>.While the ballot is required to state that each bond proposition \u201cis a tax increase,\u201d City Manager Don Magner said the program does not require a tax rate increase.<\/p>\n Find out more about each election and see candidate Q&A responses at www.communityimpact.com\/voter-guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n Stay tuned<\/p>\n