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Odessa council appoints Aaron Smith as city manager, effective Dec. 1, 2025

City Council of Odessa · November 26, 2025
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The Odessa City Council unanimously approved a resolution appointing Aaron Smith as city manager effective Dec. 1, 2025, and authorized the mayor to execute an employment agreement. The council said it will announce deputy city manager appointments later.

The Odessa City Council unanimously approved a resolution on Nov. 25 appointing Aaron Smith as the city’s next city manager, effective Dec. 1, 2025. The council also authorized the mayor to execute the employment agreement and directed the city secretary to post the agreement on the city website.

Mayor Hendrick said the council…

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