Ector County officials go back to the drawing board as an $85 million debt proposal for a new courthouse was voted down at Monday’s commissioners court meeting.
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Last Minute Candidates Pour in for Ector Co. Primary
Campaigns heat up as more candidates than expected vie for local seats in Ector County.
Ector County Sales Tax Slated for November Ballot
In an effort to stabilize property taxes and address infrastructure and safety needs, Ector County Commissioners have voted to place a new sales tax district on November’s ballot.
Odessa Residents Defeat Major Tax Hike
Although initially proposing a major property tax hike, Ector County Hospital Board decided to withdraw from their proposal after almost 50 residents attended a public hearing to express their opposition to the tax hike. The board, instead, passed a tax rate slightly lower than the effective rate.
Ector County Welcomes New Judge to the Bench
Ron Eckert has been appointed by the Ector County Commissioners Court to fill the judge position vacated by Susan Redford. There were three candidates who brought different values and experiences to the table, however, commissioners felt that Eckert was the best fit for the position and a unanimous vote was cast in his favor.