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Richardson council OKs prospective "resign-to-run" charter amendment after heated public debate
Summary
After more than two hours of public comment and council debate, the Richardson City Council voted 5–2 to place a prospective "resign-to-run" amendment on the May 2 ballot, meaning the rule would apply only to candidates who announce after the election is canvassed; opponents argued retroactive language would be unfair and possibly illegal.
The Richardson City Council voted to place a prospective "resign-to-run" charter amendment on the May 2, 2026 ballot after lengthy public comment and an extended council debate.
Attorney commentary and scores of residents had urged the council not to make the measure retroactive, arguing that applying new eligibility rules to candidates who already declared would be unfair and likely unlawful. "It is illegal," said a member of the public identified in the record as Mr. Herrmann, who cited Texas constitutional provisions and appellate precedent in urging council members to reject retroactivity. Multiple speakers described the proposed retroactive language as targeted and opaque.
Council members debated two central…
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