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Four Candidates for Odessa City Manager Selected for Trimetrics and Interview Process for June 20th

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Odessa, Texas/June 7, 2023-On Tuesday, June 6th, the Odessa City Council held a special public meeting regarding the progress in the hiring of a new city manager. A representative of T2 Professional Consulting presented a recap of the requirements and process referred for the candidates applying for Odessa city manager position created by council members with the collaboration of T2 Professional Consulting. The Odessa City Council had three options to consider and voted unanimously on option 3-to continue with consulting firm until August 13th. 

(Javier Joven, Mayor-Odessa City Council/Odessa, Texas) 

The term TRIMETRICS are benchmarks that were set by the Odessa City Council during an open meeting earlier this year. Some of the benchmarks include Integrity, leadership, communication and other concepts that are requirements for the new city manager. 

(Javier Joven, Mayor-Odessa City Council/Odessa, Texas) 

Under 100 people from the State of Texas and from across the country applied for the Odessa city manager position. T2 Professional Consulting chose fifty qualified applicants and narrowed it down to four candidates. 

(Steve Thompson, Councilman-District 2, Odessa City Council/Odessa, Texas) 

The vision of the Odessa City Council is of a City Manager that will live up to the benchmarks that council has mandated. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

Odessa City Council and T2 Professional Consulting Held 1st Benchmark Meeting for New City Manage

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Odessa, Texas/March 16, 2023-On Tuesday, March 14th, the Odessa City Council held their first Benchmark meeting with Mica Lunt representing T2 Professional Consulting LLC, brainstorming and formatting the requirements, qualifications and responsibilities of the office of the Odessa City Manager. 

(Javier Joven, Mayor-City of Odessa, Texas) 

The council came up with a list of concepts they want to see in a city manager. Some of those ideas are integrity, communication, Leadership, knowing how to develop budgets and understanding finance. 

(Javier Joven, Mayor-City of Odessa, Texas) 

City Councilman, District 2 Steve Thompson emphasized the importance that the city manager follows the City Charter. Other discussions included what type of degree should the City Manager have, either a Master’s Degree in Public Administration or a Bachelor’s Degree or just experience working within the city organization. 

(Javier Joven, Mayor-City of Odessa, Texas) 

The City Council wants to be somewhat broad in the qualifications of the City Manager position in attracting applicants. Currently, the City Council plans to focus on applicants statewide only. The final Benchmark meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 21st at 3pm at the Council chambers. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Odessa City Council Held Special Meeting along with T2 Professional Consultants

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Odessa, Texas/March 10, 2023-On Tuesday, March 7th the Odessa City Council held a special meeting presenting an update on a study done by T2 Professional Consulting. During the power point presentation several terms were introduced to the council: Silos- situations where employees, teams, or departments don’t share information, resources, or ideas with others in the organization. 

Definition of other terms used during the T2 Professional Consulting presentation: Grey Rhinos-is highly probable and has high impact, yet it’s neglected as a threat. and Black Swans-is an event that comes as a surprise, has a major effect, and is often inappropriately rationalized after the fact with the benefit of hindsight. 

(Javier Joven, Mayor-City of Odessa, Texas) 

During the special meeting it was revealed that the City of Odessa Policy, Procedures and Practices manual had not been updated since 2008. The failure from other city council administrations to update the policy, could potentially trigger lawsuits from employees and/or staff regarding sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and racial and other types of discrimination. 

(Javier Joven, Mayor-City of Odessa, Texas) 

T2 Professional Consulting suggested to the Odessa City Council to form a Benchmark committee comprised of two members of the council, business leaders and two citizens of Odessa to find a new City Manager. Odessa City Council, by unanimous vote will be the Benchmark Committee, eliminating community engagement. 

(Javier Joven, Mayor-City of Odessa, Texas) 

The City of Odessa Mayor, Javier Joven, is hopeful that the City Council will wrap up all business with T2 Professional Consulting sometime in July.  

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.