What is the city council up to now??

What do you think the Richardson city council is up to now?? The other night we got a survey call regarding the Richardson Residential Rental Registration and Inspection Program. Surveying?? Richardson Texas is surveying select citizens to find out how they feel about the rental registration and inspection program.

And; Finally we have the rental inspection program on the Richardson Texas City Council Agenda.



Finally on the City's agenda but probably not the way they thought it would be.

Richardson Texas Budget discussions begin

Budget discussions begin. 2013-2014

$10 Billion taxable city assets.

June 3rd Work Session Item E



Almost giddy about how much money they have at their disposal.
June 3rd Work Session Item F



Complete video can be found on the City of Richardson Website.

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Why is it imperative for this city to keep promoting that citizens report citizens?? 

https://www.cor.net/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=6818 

The City will send out inspectors 18 hours a day to enforce Stage 3 restrictions and respond to complaints. Residents may report violations by calling 972-744-4111, visiting www.cor.net or using the MyRichardson mobile app, available for Apple and Android devices.

Reporting Water Abuse

Residents are encouraged to report violations via the MyRichardson mobile application, online at www.cor.net, or by calling 972-744-4111. 

I realize water conservation is serious but it seems caustic when every time you turn the page this city is asking its citizens to report each other.  Should we be concerned??

 

Election Results for Richardson Mayor

According to the clarityelections.com data, 28 people cast ballots but did not vote for mayor.

4400 people did not vote for council members.

Richardson had a better than normal turnout of 24.29% compared to all Dallas county that had a 7.52% turnout.


 

 

Richardson-Mayor (Vote for 1)
28 of 28 Precincts Reporting
Percent Votes Laura Gibbs Maczka 70.90% 10,167 Amir Omar 29.10% 4,172       14,339

Precinct	Cast	Registered	Turnout		related parks
1500-5442	322	1,958	16.45	%	Cottonwood Park
1501-5444	454	2,011	22.58	%
1502-5445	650	2,787	23.32	%	Woodhaven Grove
1503-5448	326	1,940	16.8	%	Buckingham Park
1504-5451	545	1,897	28.73	%	Richland Park
2500-5852	442	2,053	21.53	%	Woodland Park
2501-5854	497	1,399	35.53	%	Canyon Creek
2502-5855	866	1,750	49.49	%	Prairie Creek
2503-5856	1,113	2,617	42.53	%	Mimosa Park
2504-5858	337	1,364	24.71	%
2505-5859	524	2,740	19.12	%
2506-5860	641	2,077	30.86	%
2507-5863	590	2,010	29.35	%	Heights Park
2508-5864	375	2,459	15.25	%	Mark Twain Park
2509-5865	779	2,964	26.28	%	Lookout Park
2510-5867	347	1,777	19.53	%	Yale Park
2511-5868	481	1,895	25.38	%	Duck Creek Park
2512-5869	414	1,423	29.09	%	Huffines Park
2513-5870	519	2,642	19.64	%	Berkner Park
2514-5871	723	2,739	26.4	%	Glenville Park
0048-5008	767	2,759	27.8	%	Custer Park
0055-5009	499	2,332	21.4	%	Point North Park
0078-5012	400	1,791	22.33	%	foxboro
0094-5016	543	3,191	17.02	%	Woods Park
0094-5017	2	137	1.46	%	Woods Park
0110-5021	538	2,508	21.45	%	Crowley Park
0125-5024	673	3,913	17.2	%	Breckinridge
0125-5025	0	4	0	%	Breckinridge
	14,367	59,137	24.29%

It's All About You - note from Amir Omar

All About You!

My service to our City as your Councilman these past four years have always been about one thing - You!

The decisions made, the countless hours worked, the questions asked - were always about you. With every issue, I always ask myself, "What would our residents ask and what would they want?" This election and fighting for your right to vote was only about you and giving you the ultimate voice. You have proven to all what I learned from speaking with you - you want to have your voice heard!

Early voting has traditionally been 50% of the turnout with the other half of our residents voting on Election Day. Yet after 9 days of early voting we have already broken the record for overall turnout with more than 8,300 ballots cast! That is something we should all be proud of.

This Saturday, May 11^th, is all about you. If you have already voted, we could use your help getting others out to vote for us on Saturday. We can use last minute callers or those willing to greet voters at their home precinct. If you haven't voted, it's time to make sure your voice is heard!

Let’s win this campaign together!

Help us by signing up to volunteer here

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You are invited!

We would love to have you join us as we watch the election results come in Saturday evening! Arrive around 6:30 and be there as we watch this historic election unfold.

Our Volunteer & Supporter Appreciation Watch Party will be at Dean's Restaurant starting at 6:30 P.M. Dean's is located on 75 south of Beltline - 100 S Central Expressway. It will be family friendly and the food will be delicious!
I am thankful for your support and cannot think of better company to join us as we see history happen!

Omar for Richardson
http://www.amiromar.com/



Tweets from @texasmayor/maryoral-election

Mayoral Election Twitter feeds

Created using twitter lists.  Amir Omar and Laura Maczka are the only folks on this list. 

Richardson Texas Mayoral Candidates Twitter Feeds

Created using twitter lists.  Amir Omar and Laura Maczka are the only folks on this list. 

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Can an HOA in Texas forclose on your Home?

This is why I have reservations about HOAs. They might keep up the neighborhood, I'm not really sure how. Our city is run like an HOA so if you follow the rules your neighborhood should not deteriorate. To pay someone to tell me that I can't put up a flag would drive me nuts. Our city, Richardson Texas, will cite you if one tire of your car is on your own lawn.

I digress, an HOA can foreclose on your property if you don't pay the dues. Ask your realtor and be sure you know everything about the HOA before you move into a neighborhood. If you sign a contract, they can probably do it. Ponder this, you get behind on your HOA dues and they come in and foreclose on your home.

There are petitions out there to stop this practice in Texas. I'm not sure how it works with a homestead. Something we need to blog about.

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Water Rationing in Richardson Texas

We need a top to bottom review of our local government, not only for government efficiencies, but for violations of civil liberties.  When city management believes it is illegal to water your yard other than designated days, just blows my mind.  Stealing is illegal, robbery is illegal, killing is illegal, watering the yard when you’re not supposed to is illegal??

 

If watering your lawn on days not designated is illegal, what is paying for water not used during rationing??  We buy $100 worth of water and we use $100 worth.  Now, we buy $100 worth of water, we ration, we save 25% of the water we bought but we pay $100 dollars.

 

 

If our city management was a little more mindful while they are spending our money, maybe we wouldn’t have to worry with our city turning into an “Inner City”.  Before investors relocate to a city they look into the city management.  If the city is giving away millions of our tax money are they going to have enough to go around??  Is there going to be an adjustment when folks realize what city management is doing?? Is the city going to fall apart when they file for bankruptcy??  Why would a company invest in Richardson Texas?? 

At least Amir Omar is looking at ways to save our city, make more sensible decisions, find sensible savings.  Amir Omar will be the most sensible Mayor.

 

My City Is Gone

Richardson Texaswas the telecom corridor of the USA.  How did we go from the telecom corridor to inner city??  Will we resign to affordable housing?? 

 

What will attract long term business to our city??  We have to attract investors.  I guarantee inspecting rentals will not attract investors whether you're living in a rental or leasing one.

Amir Omar on Diversity in Richardson Texas

Amir Omar's answer here is a great portrait of character.

My City is Gone

Richardson Texas just implemented a new iPhone app that allows citizens to report their neighbor. If you don't like your neighbor, report them. If they aren't cutting their lawn, report them. Don't bother asking your neighbor if they need help, just report them.

 

If you suspect your neighbor is living in a rental home, report them. If your neighbor is watering the lawn on days other than the days the government allows you to water it, report them. Bushes growing taller than you think they should, report them.

 

Do you see where this is going?? An app to report your neighbor?? I'll tell you how this is going to be used. I was talking to someone that actually works for the city of Richardson. I pointed out a little car driving through the ally and around the neighborhood with a little City of Richardson sign on the side. I said there goes one of your coworkers. This person said, those are the pests. These are people that the city has hired to drive around the city spying on residents and citing them. I think our taxes should be spent more conservatively.

 

This new iPhone app is going to be used by these little pests driving around.  They can take a picture of the infraction and file a citation right from their iPhone.  I’ll bet we pay for the iPhones these busy bodies are using to spy on us.

 

Citizens of Richardson, this is not looking good.  This app was developed by the government, paid for by us to spy on us.  There has to be some law against what this city is doing.  The city council and the city manager are complacent in this misappropriation of tax payer funds.

Amir Omar for Richardson Texas Mayor

Some would say that a mayor is only for leading meetings and cutting ribbons.  God Bless Alan North for having the vision of a more democratic government in Richardson Texas.  If there wasn't a successful petition drive, would we be allowed to vote for our mayor??  If left up to the city council, we definitely would not have an election for mayor in Richardson coming up May 11, 2013.  The council voted 6 to 1 to cease the discussion of election over selection.  It would be too hard to figure out how to change the charter. Bob Townsend, Laura Maczka, Scott Dunn, Kendal Hartley, Mark Solomon, Steve Mitchell voted against allowing the citizens of Richardson the opportunity to vote/elect their Mayor directly.  57 years Richardson has allowed the city council members to pick the mayor behind closed doors.  One Richardson Texas city council member voted to allow the citizens of Richardson a chance to direct elect their Mayor, Amir Omar.

My vote for the next ribbon cutter and meeting director of Richardson will be for Amir Omar.  Not only do I admire his fortitude to keep the discussion on the agenda but his leadership will lead this city to profitability.  Private sector meets public sector.  Non-profit meets Profit.  Board of directors meet Tax Payers.

One of the first items we need to have our new mayor look into is the size of our city government.  The number of employees, their salaries, and their retirements need to be slashed.  When the city employees decide it's better to fine and convict the citizens of Richardson before serving them.... there is a problem with the way the city is being run.  My City Is Gone.