Boards, Commissions, and Focus Groups

The City of Odessa has a number of advisory boards and commissions comprised of volunteers from the community who serve without compensation. Generally, these commissions make recommendations to the Mayor and Aldermen regarding actions and policies affecting municipal government, city departments, and the community. 


SERVING ON A BOARD 

Citizens who desire to serve on a city board or commission may apply by filling out the online Boards, Commissions, and Focus Groups Application. You must be 18 years or older and live within the city limits of Odessa to apply. 

All meetings are open to the public.  


Police Facility Community Planning Group

Ward 1                            Ward 2                            Ward 3                              At Large
David Badgley                 Anita Anderson               Nathan Holt                      Bruce Whitsitt
Marion Dyer                    Shannon Dupree             James Krahenbuhl          Tom Casey, Jr.
Seth Howerton                Talon Searles                  Dawn Boyer


Planning & Zoning Commission

Matthew Modlin, Chair
Steve Nance, Secretary
Marty McDermed
Mary Bertram
Shannon Dupree
Seth Howerton 
Jo Ann Quigley
Bill Hunt 


Board of Adjustment

Sean Croucher, Chair
William "BJ" Begeman, Co-Chairman
Charles Harvey Sr.
Jason Hawkins
Stan Jones


Board of Appeals

Ernie Cockrum
Brandon Murry
Rick Barker
Dennis Summers


Parks & Recreation Board

Jannan Bradley, President
Gerald Gittinger, Vice President
Madeline Carrigan, Secretary
John Carmody, Treasurer
Mike Duncan, Sergeant at Arms
Tracy Peter
John Elliot
Logan Seals
Alan Barner