Odessa City Council Approve 5 to 2 Amending Bathroom Ordinance

Odessa, Texas/October 26, 2024-During the recent Odessa City Council meeting, the council discussed amending Section 8-1-6 “Entering restroom of opposite sex” of the city code of ordinances. The amendment would protect the safety and privacy in restroom facilities for women and girls in public buildings. 

(Jonathan Saenz, President & Attorney, Texas Values/Austin, Texas) 

Jonathan Saenz, President & Attorney for Texas Values, a statewide non-profit organization presented to the Odessa City Council, for more than the three minute time limit on the protection of girls in public and private restrooms and the law enforcement of the Bathroom ordinance. 

(Jonathan Saenz, President & Attorney, Texas Values/Austin, Texas) 

Odessa residents and several members of the LGBTQ community voiced their opposition to Agenda Item 13-Bathroom Ordinance. 

(Eric Rogers, Concerned Citizen-Member of the LGBTQ Community/Odessa, Texas) 

The Odessa City Council voted 5 to 2 in favor of amending Entering Restroom of Opposite Sex” city ordinance. After the City Council meeting, a request for an interview with Councilman, District 5 Chris Hanie was declined by councilman Hanie. 

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Nayely Urias, Candidate for Odessa City Council District 2 Holds Meet & Greet Event

Odessa, Texas/October 7, 2025-Nayely Urias, a candidate for Odessa City Council, District 2 held a meet and greet and fundraising event hosted by Jack Jordan’s Bar-B-Que. Members of the local Republican Party and guests came out to support the District 2 Candidate. 

(Nayely Urias, Candidate For Odessa City Council, District 2) 

Critics have pointed out the Ms. Urias has never voted in any local election or participated in any political campaign. Candidate Nayely Urias explains why she never participated in the election process. 

(Nayely Urias, Candidate for Odessa City Council, District 2) 

Nayely Urias is running against Steve Thompson, the incumbent for Odessa City Council, District 2. 

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Eddie Mitchell, Candidate for Odessa City Council, District 1 Holds Kickoff Campaign

Odessa, Texas/August 29, 2024-Eddie Mitchell, a candidate for Odessa City Council, District 1 held his kickoff campaign at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Members of LULAC, Hispanic Heritage of Odessa the Black Cultural Council of Odessa along with residents of the southside came to support Eddie Mitchell 

(Eddie Mitchell, Candidate-Odessa City Council, District 1/Odessa, Texas) 

Eddie Michell wants to see an increase in economic development in the southside of Odessa that includes a high-end steakhouse, restaurants and grocery stores. Candidate Eddie Mitchell would like to see affordable housing development as well. 

(Eddie Mitchell, Candidate-Odessa City Council, District 1/Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Denise Swaner, Odessa City Council At Large Announces Re-Election Campaign

Odessa, Texas/July 28, 2024-Denise Swanner, City Council Woman At-Large recently announced to an enthusiastic crowd of supporters, family, friends and guests her re-election campaign for City Council At-Large. 

(Denise Swanner, Odessa City Council At-Large-Re-Election Campaign Announcement and Campaign Kickoff) 

Denise Swanner has strategic plans to improve the local economy and to improve better City services and relations to new and small businesses coming to Odessa. 

(Denise Swanner, Odessa City Council At-Large-Re-Election Campaign Announcement and Campaign Kickoff) 

The City Council, Ector County Commissioners and Medical Center Hospital Board have collectively approved a plan to help residents in the unincorporated areas of Odessa/Ector County with emergency services. 

(Denise Swanner, Odessa City Council At-Large-Re-Election Campaign Announcement and Campaign Kickoff) 

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Craig Stoker Announces His Candidacy for Odessa City Council At Large

Odessa, Texas/July 18, 2024-On Wednesday, July 17th, Craig Stoker announced his candidacy for the Odessa City Council At-Large. Friends, Supporters and guests gathered at the Copper-Rose building in downtown Odessa to hear his plans on how to move forward. 

(Craig Stoker, Candidate for Odessa City Council At-Large/Odessa, Texas) 

Craig Stoker’s feels that his experience in non-profit organizations and his participation in governmental committees will help him identify and resolve issues that are affecting the city of Odessa. 

(Craig Stoker, Candidate for Odessa City Council At-Large/Odessa, Texas) 

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