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Odessa's District 3 seat to remain vacant following Vasquez's resignation, City Council decides
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk Joseph Sweeney , as published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· July 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points For more information on the vacancy and the city council's decision, readers can refer to the original report from Yourbasin and local news affiliates Big 2 KMID and Fox 24 KPEJ. A recent city council meeting in Odessa has resulted in a decision regarding the District 3 seat.
A recent city council meeting in Odessa has resulted in a decision regarding the District 3 seat. The seat will remain vacant for the time being. This decision comes after the resignation of Vasquez.
The city council made this choice during a meeting that took place on Tuesday. Further details about the meeting and the decision can be found through local news sources.
For more information on the vacancy and the city council's decision, readers can refer to the original report from Yourbasin and local news affiliates Big 2 KMID and Fox 24 KPEJ.
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Category: government Published: July 15, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
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