Richardson hoping voters will approve funding for new city hall following fire

Voters in Richardson will decide whether to spend money on a new city hall building.

The city council approved putting a $46 million bond election up for a vote in May.

Richardson’s existing city hall has been vacant since August when a fire caused heavy damage.

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City hall offices had to relocate to other facilities.

The council said it will be more cost-effective to build a new city hall than repair the fire damage.