City of Richardson, TX

07/21/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/21/2026 16:46

City Council Applications Open Tomorrow

Applications are now open to fill the vacant Place 3 seat on the Richardson City Council.

Residents who live in District 3 and meet the qualifications to serve are invited to apply through Friday, Aug. 7.

A map of districts can be found at www.cor.net/CouncilDistrictMap

Current Place 3 Council Member Dan Barrios announced last week that he will resign from the City Council to pursue another elected office. He will continue serving until a replacement is appointed.

The timeline for the appointment is as follows:

July 22 - August 7 - Application period

August 11 - Applications are posted in the agenda packet

August 17 - Council will select applicants to be interviewed in open session

August 24 - Initial applicants are interviewed in open session; deliberations may take place in Executive Session after interviews

Sept. 14 - Council will announce a maximum of three finalists for interviews

Sept. 21 - Council will interview finalists and announce a lone finalist in open session; deliberations may take place in Executive Session after interviews

Sept. 28 - Council will vote on appointment; oath will be administered

Visit www.cor.net/CityCouncilApplication to apply, and review eligibility requirements.

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