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City Secretary Niemeyer administered the oath of office to each incoming councilmember and to Omar, who repeated the pledge to “faithfully execute the duties of mayor” and to “preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States and of this state.” Several councilmembers were likewise sworn in during the ceremony.

In his introductory remarks, Mayor Omar thanked his predecessors and supporters, acknowledged former mayors and former councilmembers in the audience, and said he planned to rely on their experience. He said he would prioritize regular public engagement and transparency, promising “regular coffee chats, quarterly town halls, open conversations,” and said, “I am honored to be your next mayor, and I'm ready to serve with this city council, our city staff, and with all of you.”

Councilmembers delivered remarks recognizing outgoing Mayor Bob Dubey’s decades of service. Outgoing Mayor Dubey, in turn, responded with a reflection on accomplishments during his tenure, noting planning and capital projects completed under his leadership (including the Envision Richardson comprehensive plan update, master plans, new facilities and infrastructure work) and expressing gratitude to staff and the community.

The council announced that selection of the mayor pro tem will occur at the May 19 city council meeting in accordance with City Charter section 3.02. After the oaths and remarks, the council recessed for photographs and a reception and adjourned the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Richardson - City Council - May 12, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Amir Omar was sworn in as Richardson mayor and joined by newly elected councilmembers in a ceremony that included personal remarks, thanks to the outgoing mayor Bob Dubey, and statements committing to transparency, engagement and balanced growth.","taxTitle","Richardson, Dallas County, Texas","taxId",2786,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6564653,"Richardson council unanimously certifies May 3 election results and issues certificates",125,146000,271000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3276085-c552f109c46f69b59de34879944e429f&start=146&end=271","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3276085-c552f109c46f69b59de34879944e429f/thumbnail_146000.jpg","/articles/6564653/Richardson/Dallas-County/Texas/Richardson-council-unanimously-certifies-May-3-election-results-and-issues-certificates","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6564653-92180f1218193ea9599ad27efa14f814/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136966&Signature=kFJ8Xzp5HO6PbexrdAOqarrSVNQSJeKKpFuIfkSdNFBQlGBHkGdWbvyCm4dRvVx151~p-Qo9Rct2HxW8HBSHX6SXHc4xEGutWDojMS2py4h6KVG0u1cQK0zVzSjKqK~MKDzlv8YUviJYXu2luyECTit4KKWuQT39U0F3qWPPT2hVakIs~SBQZ5fRaH6gDUEEZvxkcuScvchEU5SgDKI7V84qDfQqaxGUZlD5VwEhEtyVBuIFMO790C2ghfQtwQlLjGCS6znA2fL8o9-u0pyklOTPqauTUhFkWOrFVym04P7jPr6E7CHQNN~4WQwdrgd~hK8PrVWM6RaIbgKPs1GJPQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its meeting the Richardson City Council unanimously approved a resolution canvassing and declaring the results of the May 3, 2025, city council election and authorized issuance of certificates of election to the newly elected members.

The council’s certification, moved by Councilmember Ken Hutchenrider and seconded by Councilmember Curtis Dorian, recorded a total of 12,313 ballots cast in the election. The resolution as read into the record listed vote totals for the candidates and ordered that certificates of election be issued to the successful candidates.

The city read the returns into the public record; the council chair then called for a motion to approve the canvass. After the motion and second, the council voted by show of hands and the chair announced, “That passes unanimously.” The council subsequently directed staff to issue the certificates of election to the newly elected mayor and council members as provided in the resolution.

The council publicly identified the officials to be issued certificates: Mayor-elect Amir Omar; Curtis Dorian (Place 1); Jennifer Justice (Place 2); Dan Barrios (Place 3); Joe Corcoran (Place 4); Ken Hutchenrider (Place 5); and Arifin Shamsul (Place 6). The resolution language and vote were entered into the minutes as the official canvass and declaration of the returns.

The certification concludes the formal canvass process for the May 3 election; the council’s action authorizes the city secretary to prepare and deliver the certificates of election to those named in the resolution.","The Richardson City Council voted unanimously to approve a resolution canvassing and declaring the results of the May 3, 2025 city council election, recording 12,313 ballots cast and directing issuance of certificates of election to the winners.","actionData","errors"]

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Amir Omar sworn in as Richardson mayor; newly elected councilmembers take oaths and outline priorities

Richardson council unanimously certifies May 3 election results and issues certificates