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Council discusses intensified trash cleanup and code‑enforcement steps after staff reports thousands of notices issued
Summary
Council and staff outlined a stepped approach to Odessa’s litter, illegal dumping and vacant‑lot problems: city code enforcement reported thousands of notices since January, the chamber set a June 5 business cleanup date, and council urged citations, inmate crews, and contractor use for drill sites and large lots.
City elected officials and staff used the April 8 work session to press for a stepped‑up response to litter, illegal dumping, overflowing dumpsters and abandoned vehicles across Odessa.
The mayor opened the discussion by saying trash is a priority: "Trash is my pet peeve," the mayor said, urging neighborhoods, churches, businesses and school groups to help. The council and staff described a mix of community cleanup events, code enforcement activity and enforcement tools under current city ordinances.
A city code enforcement speaker reported recent enforcement numbers and operational capacity. "We have given a total of 4,621 notices of violations," the speaker said, adding that the department has 14 officers, two field supervisors and one manager. The speaker said…
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