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Council to consider Vasquez replacement
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· July 13, 2026
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Key points This committee was formed because the council had not thoroughly reviewed the charter since 2000. The Odessa City Council is set to make a decision on replacing Councilman Gilbert Vasquez, who resigned due to family issues.
The Odessa City Council is set to make a decision on replacing Councilman Gilbert Vasquez, who resigned due to family issues. His resignation was effective June 30.
The council will also hear recommendations from a charter review committee. This committee was formed because the council had not thoroughly reviewed the charter since 2000.
Further details on the council's decision and the charter review committee's recommendations are available from the Odessa American. The committee includes city officials and local residents, and was formed to examine the charter that governs the city.
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Category: government Published: July 13, 2026 Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) Reading time: 1 min
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