Council Vacancy Appointment Process
Summary
The council reviewed 13 applications to fill a council vacancy for Place 3 and selected eight finalists to interview ahead of making an appointment.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 14
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 3 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
None.
The Richardson community through restored full council representation.
Applicants not selected as finalists will not be considered further for the appointment.
Mentions & discussions (19)
City Council — City Council
The council interviewed three candidates and selected Daniel Burdett as the lone finalist to fill the unexpired term for City Council Place 3.
City Council — City Council
The council is reviewing 13 applicants to fill an unexpired term for City Council Place 3, narrowing the field to three finalists for interviews.
City Council — City Council
The council reviewed 13 applications to fill a council vacancy for Place 3 and selected eight finalists to interview ahead of making an appointment.
City Council — City Council Work Session
The Council is working to fill the seat vacated by Councilmember Dan Barrios. Residents are concerned about transparency and whether the appointee will run for election in May.
Meeting Audio — Community Inclusion and Engagement Commission
Council Member Dan Barrios is resigning, and the city will be looking for a replacement to serve until the next election. If you live in the southwest part of Richardson, keep an eye out for the application process.
A Richardson City Council member announced his resignation at Monday night's meeting
A Richardson City Council member announced his resignation at Monday night's meeting WFAA
City Council — City Council
District 3 Council Member Dan Barrios announced his resignation to run for Congress.
City Council — City Council
The city has officially certified the results of the May 2 election, where voters approved both a bond package and 50 changes to the city's governing charter.
City Council — City Council
The council is creating a formal, nine-week process for filling future vacancies. This ensures that if a seat opens up, there is a clear, transparent path for residents to apply and be interviewed.
City Council — City Council Work Session
The Council debated whether to require members to resign if they run for other offices. Residents and members worried about political targeting and the impact on city stability.
City Council — City Council
Residents are worried that a proposed rule change is being used to target a specific council member retroactively.
City Planning Commission Meetings — City Planning Commission Meetings
The Planning Commission is changing how they run meetings. Starting in February, they will start an hour earlier at 6:00 p.m. and will stop writing detailed minutes in favor of shorter 'action minutes' since video and transcripts are available.
City Council — City Council Work Session
The Council is considering adding a rule to the city charter that would require elected officials to resign if they run for another office. This has sparked debate about fairness and timing.
City Planning Commission Meetings — City Planning Commission Meetings
The commission is trying to figure out how to handle tie votes so they don't just result in a 'failed' motion, which can complicate things when the project moves to the City Council.
Daniel Burdette Sworn In as New Place 3 Councilmember | Richardson Today
Daniel Burdette was sworn in Monday night as the new Place 3 City Council Member. The vacancy was created when Council Member Dan Barrios announced in July that he was resigning from the City Council to run for...
Council Selects Lone Finalist for City Council Place 3 Vacancy | Richardson Today
The Richardson City Council selected Daniel Evan Burdette as the lone finalist to fill the Place 3 seat following interviews with three finalists Monday, Sept. 21. The Council is scheduled to formally consider ...
Richardson City Council Names Daniel Burdette Lone Finalist for Place 3 Appointment | Richardson Today
Council scheduled to consider appointment and administer oath of office on Sept. 28 following public application and interview process. Daniel BurdetteLone Finalist for Place 3 Appointment The Richardson City C...
Interviews Held for City Council Place 3 Vacancy | Richardson Today
The City Council conducted interviews with eight applicants for the vacant Place 3 position at Monday night’s meeting. The interviews were conducted in an open meeting and are available for viewing online. Curr...
Council Selects Three Finalists for Second Round of Interviews for Vacant Place 3 Position | Richardson Today
The City Council selected three finalists for the vacant Place 3 position at its meeting on Monday. The three candidates will be interviewed in an open and recorded meeting on Monday, Sept. 21. Following the in...
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