District 5 Council Member· 2025-2027
Ken Hutchenrider
Richardson
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 35
- Total speaking time
- 3:42:40
- Avg per meeting
- 6:22
- Segments
- 2924
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Top issues during term (20)(Development)
Golf Ranch Expansion and Parking Improvements
Private capital investment will enhance recreational amenities on UTD-owned land without direct city funding.
Active Transportation Infrastructure
Funded through existing capital improvement programs and bond funds.
First Call Automotive Development
Neutral impact on city revenues, supporting a local small business.
Amazon Drone Operations
Unknown at this time.
Greenwood Park Development
Funded through the 2026 bond package.
Housing Affordability Strategy
Potential federal CDBG allocation of approximately $780,000 annually with administrative caps, plus future financing mechanisms.
Methodist Richardson Medical Center Expansion
Private capital investment by the hospital to enhance regional medical infrastructure.
2026 Community Revitalization Awards
Encourages private property investment and enhances community property values.
Infrastructure and Capital Improvement Plan
Funded through utility operating and capital improvement program funds.
Youth Services Expansion
Requires future budget consideration if programs are implemented.
Richland Village Redevelopment
Private investment will fund building renovations, new landscaping islands, and upgraded security lighting.
Bond Project Timeline
Voter-approved bonds will fund capital improvement projects across the city.
Floodway Easement Constraints
The variance allows the homeowner to proceed with a garage renovation that improves property utility.
Interurban Design District Commercial Development
Increases commercial property value and tax base through new construction.
Affordable Housing Disposition at 604 Vernet Street
The city will incur approximately $15,000 in court costs, partially offset by a $25,000 sale price.
Silver Line Aesthetic Arches Construction
Partially funded through TIF 2 and TIF 3 district dollars as part of regional transit commitments.
Subdivision Replats for T.J. Jacksons Subdivision
None.
Kid and Play Indoor Playground Special Permit
Private commercial investment generating local business revenue and membership fees.
Richardson West Middle School Redevelopment
The school district is investing approximately $119 million into the campus redevelopment.
Library Renovation and Reopening
1.17 million dollars provided through existing bond contingency reserves.
Decisions during term (4)
Recorded while Hutchenrider was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BLOCK GRANT (STBG) PROGRAM UTILIZING TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT CREDITS (TDC) OFF-SYSTEM, BY AND BETWEEN THE STATE OF TEXAS, ACTING BY…
Approval of Economic Development Agreement for Project Assembly
Project North Point Economic Development Agreement
Adoption of Standards of Care for Early Childhood Development Programs
Voting record (1)(Development)
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