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Odessa accepts city manager's resignation and names Aaron Smith acting city manager
City of Odessa City Council · October 28, 2025
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The council accepted City Manager David Velez's resignation effective Oct. 31 and authorized the mayor to negotiate a separation agreement. The council appointed Aaron Smith as acting city manager; both motions passed unanimously.
The Odessa City Council accepted the resignation of City Manager David Velez effective Oct. 31 and authorized the mayor to negotiate a separation agreement, the council announced…
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