Odessa, Texas/June 2, 2025-The City of Odessa held a special press conference to formally introduce David Vela the new city manager to employees and staff and to the citizens and residents of Odessa. The Odessa City Council under the leadership of Mayor Cal Henrick, voted unanimously for David Vela for the city manager position.
(David Vela, City Manager-City of Odessa/Texas)
David Vela has a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree and is finalizing his Doctorate studies related to government, with the discipline study on local government.
(David Vela, City Manager-City of Odessa/Texas
Odessa Mayor Cal Hendrick along with members of the City Council are excited and hopeful for a new and better direction for Odessa.
(Cal Hendrick, Mayor-City of Odessa/Texas)
David Vela started day one as city manager visiting departments and staff and acquainting himself with city of Odessa protocols.
For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.
