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Odessa teacher and Army veteran announces run for District 4 City Council
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk Luke Johnson , as published by CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com)
· July 21, 2026
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Key points Further details on Kennedy's campaign and platform are available from local news sources, including CBS7 and KOSA-TV News. A local teacher and Army veteran has announced his candidacy for the District 4 City Council seat.
A local teacher and Army veteran has announced his candidacy for the District 4 City Council seat. The candidate, Dallas Kennedy, filed for the position and made his announcement at City Hall. His platform focuses on several key areas.
Key issues for Kennedy include road infrastructure and support for first responders. He also emphasizes the importance of fiscal responsibility, citing a recent period without a city audit as a concern.
Further details on Kennedy's campaign and platform are available from local news sources, including CBS7 and KOSA-TV News.
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Category: government Published: July 21, 2026 Source: CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A local teacher and Army veteran has announced his candidacy for the District 4 City Council seat. The candidate, Dallas Kennedy, filed for the position and made his announcement at City Hall. His…
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