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Odessa's District 3 seat to remain vacant following Vasquez's resignation, City Council decides
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Joseph Sweeney , as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· July 15, 2026
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Key points As a result, District 3 will not have a representative in the near future. A decision has been made regarding the District 3 seat in Odessa, which was vacated by Vasquez.
A decision has been made regarding the District 3 seat in Odessa, which was vacated by Vasquez. The City Council has chosen to leave the seat empty for the time being.
The decision was made during a city council meeting that took place on Tuesday. As a result, District 3 will not have a representative in the near future.
Further information about the decision and its implications can be found through KMID ABC Big 2.
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Published: July 15, 2026 ·
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