Samantha Russell
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 11
- Total speaking time
- 53:08
- Avg per meeting
- 4:50
- Segments
- 993
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Top issues during term (20)
Ector County Library Safety Solutions
May involve future expenditures for library security enhancements.
Data Center Environmental Impact
Unknown.
FY 2026-2027 Budget and Tax Rate
Directly impacts property tax bills and county spending levels for the upcoming fiscal year.
AI Data Center Development
Potential millions of dollars in future property tax revenues and payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) agreements.
emergency preparedness
This test is a low-cost way to prevent the much higher price tag of a failed communication system during a real disaster.
Coliseum Marketing and Venue Development RFPs
Brings closure to an existing concession contract and sets terms for ongoing arena operations.
November 2026 General and City Election Administration
Standard operational costs associated with county-wide election administration.
Emergency Management Readiness
The purchase of new emergency equipment requires a $105,000 investment.
Kellus Turner Park Upgrades
The project is budgeted at approximately $800,000.
County Procurement and Local Contractors
Potential for higher costs if local bids are not competitive.
Tripp Avenue Road Improvements
The project will involve significant capital expenditure for road reconstruction.
emergency services
The city is pulling from its emergency budget to keep these shelters running, which is a necessary cost to prevent weather-related medical crises.
Tripp Avenue Road Improvements
The county has allocated $8 million for road construction and $4 million for maintenance, but residents feel it is insufficient.
Establishment and Legal Scope of County Cemetery
Funded through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds with anticipated self-sustainability.
Courthouse Construction and Budgeting
Involves multi-million dollar capital improvement project expenditures.
Downtown Parking Garage Wayfinding and Budgeting
Modifies the design package contract costs by eliminating several graphic elements.
Sales Tax Parks Fund Budget Amendment
Allocates $800,000 from the county's unreserved fund balance to park projects.
Traffic Safety and Stop Sign Installations
Standard municipal sign installation and law enforcement deployment costs.
County-Wide Drainage and Flood Mitigation Master Plan
Master plan funded through county stormwater and capital planning allocations.
West Odessa Water Project
The project is funded by a $17 million state grant.
Decisions during term (885)
Recorded while Russell was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Concession Agreement Termination & Proposed Addendum (Ice Hockey Contract)
Sterling Park Road District No. 7 Parcel Survey Authorization
Hiring Request for District Attorney's Office
Budget Amendment Request: Sales Tax Parks
Budget Amendment Request: District Attorney Forfeiture Fund
Financial Statements & Reports
Proclamation: National 4-H Week
Donation: St. Nicholas Episcopal Church
Donation: Dumplins y Amigos
Notice of General and The City of Odessa Election
Contract Renewal: Axon Master Services and Purchasing Agreement
Ector County Coliseum Concession Services Agreement
Supplemental Benefits Memorandum of Understanding
Inmate Communication, Commissary, and Mail Services Agreement
Contractor Agreement: Area Agency on Aging
Retainer Agreement: Allison, Bass & Magee, LLP
Loan Agreement for Certain Meteor Fragments for Display
H.R. 8870: Build America 250 Act Letters of Concern
FY 26-27 Salary Scale Approval
Vacate and Abandonment of a Public Alley: Northwest Acres Subdivision
Voting record (174)
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