Ballot question

City of Odessa Proposition O: charter amendment on who signs deeds, bonds and contracts (Section 30)

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

Contracts: Shall Section 30 of the City of Odessa Home Rule Charter be amended to eliminate the express requirement that only the mayor may sign instruments of conveyance such as a deed and bonds instead allowing City Council to designate who shall sign deeds, bonds, and contracts on behalf of the City?

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote ends the rule that only the mayor may sign deeds and bonds and lets the council designate who signs deeds, bonds and contracts.

A “No” vote means

A no vote keeps the mayor as the only signer of such instruments.

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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