Odessa City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Steven P. Thompson
Council member, District 2; term ends November 2028City of Odessa
Steven P. Thompson (Council member, District 2) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Odessa City Council after the election.
District 2 member of the Odessa City Council, whose term runs to November 2028.
Where Steven P. Thompson stands: positions on the record
Utility rates1 sourced position
Called the utility rate increases reasonable considering inflation and said the alternative is cutting services.
“pick your poison, you want to cut police, you want to cut fire, you want to cut water. What services you want to cut?”
Own statementOdessa American · Sep 21, 2026
Infrastructure funding1 sourced position
Voted yes on a performance agreement for the Odessa Development Corporation to fund $15 million in city capital infrastructure projects (passed 6-1, May 2026).
Council voteCity Council minutes, May 12, 2026 · May 12, 2026
Charter amendments1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-21 calling a Nov. 3 election on proposed City Charter amendments (passed 6-0 on final approval, Aug. 2026).
Council voteCity of Odessa Ordinance 2026-21 · Aug 11, 2026
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