City of Odessa Proposition M: Charter Amendment Requiring a Full-Time Police Department
Odessa city, Texas
My vote power: High
What does this measure do?
Odessa's charter would require the city to keep a full-time police department and drop extra wording. It does not change taxes.
Read the official ballot measure
Proposed by: Odessa City Council, on recommendation of its Charter Review Committee
The city's elected council. Its Charter Review Committee drafted charter updates in July 2026 and sent them to the council to order an election.
Source: app.govly.com
A YES vote means
The charter requires a full-time police department.
A NO vote means
The current police section stays.
Source: ectorcountytx.gov