The Odessa city government is an organization dedicated to the service of it's citizens and visitors. Motivated by a proactive, independent and diverse heritage, the City of Odessa will embrace the future through innovative and progressive leadership. Working in partnership with citizens of the community as well as other governmental agencies, we will provide Odessans of today and tomorrow with outstanding service and facilities that will protect and enhance the quality of life.

Message from the Mayor: "Our successes... are not all our own, but are a result of a vibrant community effort... the many partnerships we share and the entrepreneurial spirit of those partners are the primary driving forces behind a growing economy."