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Steven P. Thompson

District 2 Council Member2024-2028

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
1
Total speaking time
0:14
Avg per meeting
0:14
Segments
7

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Top issues during term (20)(General)

high↑Sep 2026[20]

Yukon Road Right-of-Way Annexations

Expands the city's corporate limits and long-term tax base.

medium↓Apr 2026[11]

Board and Commission Appointments

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medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Ratliff Ranch Golf Course Expansion Study

A full course expansion is estimated to cost between $25 million and $50 million, requiring potential public-private partnerships.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Billy Hext Road Widening Design

The design contract is capped at $235,000, funded from FY26 street design accounts.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

City Banking Depository Services Renewal

Generates projected net interest income over a five-year period based on a $10.16 million average deposit balance.

medium↓Dec 2025[0]

legal dispute

This legal fight could cost taxpayers a bundle, depending on who wins.

medium↓Dec 2025[0]

Personnel Appointment

This hire could mean big changes for city spending and how your tax dollars are used.

high↓Nov 2025[0]

City Manager Change

Big changes at the top could mean shifts in how your tax dollars are spent, so keep an eye on that.

medium↓Dec 2025[0]

legal ruling

This win means the city doesn't have to pay out a bunch of money, keeping taxpayer dollars safe.

medium↓Sep 2025[0]

judicial staffing

Hiring more judges could mean more taxpayer money spent on salaries, but it might save money in the long run by speeding up cases.

high↓Oct 2025[0]

city attorney hiring

This new hire could impact city finances depending on how they handle legal cases and contracts.

high↓Oct 2025[0]

city manager resignation

We don't know yet if this change will cost us more or save us money, but it's worth watching.

medium↓Feb 2026[0]

city manager search

We don't know yet how much this new hire will cost taxpayers, but a good manager can save money in the long run.

medium↓Mar 2026[0]

utility service restoration

This intervention likely prevented further financial losses for residents and businesses who rely on consistent utility access.

medium↓Sep 2025[0]

local politics

Who knows how this will shake up city spending, but change is definitely in the air!

high→Jan 2026[0]

disaster declaration

Expect some costs to pile up for cleanup and repairs from this icy mess.

medium↓Dec 2025[0]

AG letter response

Who knows how this political fight will affect city funds, but it's definitely not a good look.

medium↓Nov 2025[0]

oil and gas drilling

This could bring in some serious cash for the city, but what's the trade-off for our downtown?

medium↓Nov 2025[0]

oil drilling

This could mean more jobs and money for Odessa, but at what cost to the people living there?

medium↓Jun 2025[0]

city manager introduction

No immediate financial impacts are mentioned, but it's a good sign for future city planning!

Decisions during term (5)

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Voting record (0)(General)

No votes found matching General.