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City manager outlines tactics update: workforce, CIP implications and zoning overhaul

Richardson City Council · April 27, 2026
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Summary

City manager Don Magner presented a midterm tactics update touching on workforce recruitment and retention, IT modernization and cybersecurity, potential expansion of the five‑year CIP depending on bond outcomes, a planned overhaul of the unified zoning and subdivision ordinance to encourage missing‑middle housing, and exploration of grants and alternative funding.

City manager Don Magner presented a midterm update on the council's tactics and the staff work plan, summarizing completed items, ongoing initiatives and new tactics added since last year.

Magner highlighted human‑resources priorities including a comprehensive compensation analysis for hard‑to‑fill positions in public safety, IT, accounting and engineering; expanded recruitment partnerships with local universities and regional job fairs; and internship and CTE (career and technical education) program…

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