Odessa City Council District 3 · Nov 3, 2026

Richard Pierce

Candidate for City Council District 3

2 candidates · 1 seat5 sourced positions

Richard Pierce is running for Odessa City Council District 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jerry Castro Jr..

Last day to register to vote · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Retired plumber who works part-time as a contract instructor for the International Code Council.

Basin PBS scheduled a District 3 debate between Richard Pierce and Jerry Castro Jr. for Oct. 14. Midland Reporter-Telegram · Sep 23, 2026

Where Richard Pierce stands: positions on the record

Taxes and services1 sourced position

Said he wants to keep taxes as low as possible while still providing needed services.
“I want to keep taxes as low as possible, but we still want to provide services that are needed,”
Own statementOdessa American · Aug 21, 2026

Public safety and infrastructure1 sourced position

Said the city should support the fire and police departments and keep infrastructure up to date.
“We need to do everything we can to support the fire department, police department and keep our infrastructure up to date.”
Own statementOdessa American · Aug 21, 2026

Water supply1 sourced position

Said Odessa will eventually need to use reclaimed water from its sewer plant to supplement its water supply.
“Someday, the City of Odessa’s going to have to step up, and it may not be in my lifetime, and use reclaimed water from the sewer plant to to supplement our water use,”
Own statementOdessa American · Aug 21, 2026

Economic development1 sourced position

Said the city should look for development along Interstate 20 to expand its tax base.
“We need to see what we can bring in along the interstate to help to expand our tax base,”
Own statementOdessa American · Aug 21, 2026

Past candidacies1 sourced position

Ran for Ector County Commissioner, Precinct 2 in 2026 as a Republican candidate (lost).
Own statementEctor County official results, March 3, 2026 joint primary election · Mar 3, 2026

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