Overview
The City Council is the legislative policy-making body of the City. Council members:
- Approve contracts
- Adopt regulatory ordinances and resolutions
- Approve the annual budget
- Determine the tax rate
- Provide direction to the City Manager and other Council appointees
- And provide a forum for active community participation in setting and achieving City policies, goals and objectives
Membership & Terms
The Odessa City Council is comprised of 5 City Council members elected by districts, 1 At-Large member and the Mayor, who is elected at large. City Council members serve staggered 4 year terms, current term information is as follows:
| Name | Position | Term Expires |
|---|
Javier Joven | Mayor | November 5, 2024 |
| Denise Swanner | At-Large | November 5, 2024
|
Mark Matta | District 1 | November 5, 2024 |
Steven P. Thompson | District 2 | November 5, 2024 |
Gilbert Vasquez | District 3 | November 3, 2026 |
Greg Connell | District 4 | November 3, 2026 |
Chris Hanie | District 5 | November 3, 2026 |
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