Ballot question

City of Odessa Proposition FF: charter amendment on removing the emergency-measure definition (Section 62)

On the ballot in: City of Odessa
Vote: Yes or no
Election: Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

Emergency measures defined: Shall Section 62 of the City of Odessa Home Rule Charter defining the term ‘emergency measures’ as used in section 61 be removed if the voters approve the amendment of section 61 of the City Charter to eliminate the requirement that an ordinance be presented to City Council twice before such adoption unless such ordinance is declared an emergency measure?

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote removes Section 62, which defines emergency measures, if voters also approve the change to Section 61 (Proposition EE).

A “No” vote means

A no vote keeps Section 62 in the charter.

Takes effect only if Proposition EE (Section 61) is also approved, per the ballot wording.

Sources

Generic Sample Ballot for Midland County Voters Living in the City of Odessa (Pct 406), November 3, 2026 · Midland County Elections Administrator
City of Odessa – Notice and Order of Special Election for Propositions for Proposed Charter Amendments (Ordinance 2026-21) · City of Odessa

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