FAQs • North Richland Hills, TX • CivicEngage

Will the proposed charter amendments cost taxpayers more money?: No. None of the proposed changes to the City Charter will increase costs. Some of them will save the city money and make city operations more efficient.

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Charter Election

1. Proposition I: What are "plats"?: A plat is a legal document - a map, drawn to scale, showing the divisions and boundaries of a piece of land. In Texas, before homes and businesses can be built on vacant land, the land must first be platted.

2. Proposition G: Could someone who lives outside NRH serve on the Planning & Zoning Commission?: No. Residency in NRH would still be required to be eligible to serve on P&Z. Proposition G would only remove the requirement of owning property, making the eligibility requirements for P&Z consistent with our other city Boards & Commissions.

3. Proposition Z: What do you mean by "gender neutral?": To change the words “councilman” and “councilmen” to “council member” and “council members” and ”his” to “his or her.”

4. Will the proposed charter amendments cost taxpayers more money?: No. None of the proposed changes to the City Charter will increase costs. Some of them will save the city money and make city operations more efficient.

5. Why is the ballot language difficult to understand?

While ballot language is written to ensure it meets legislative and legal requirements, our intent is not to confuse voters. Each proposition was presented in an easy to understand format at the Feb. 13 City Council meeting. Use the link below to watch the presentation.