Odessa Mexico Initiative shows taxpayer cost exceeding 103000 dollars
A Freedom of Information open records request reveals minimum public spending on the Mexico Initiative in Odessa exceeds 103000, with city reimbursed trips and about 7000 for Quiroz's salary, a figure contributing 60000 of the total. Raymond Chavez chairs the volunteer Mexico Committee and sits on a public board funding the effort, raising potential conflicts he denies.
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Odessa
Mexico
Quiroz
Chavez
Hispanic Chamber
ODC
Diana Chavez
Raymond Chavez
Volunteer Mexico
Clash over Raymond Chavez conflicts halts ODC plans
ODC board faces questions over Chavez conflict of interest as Raymond Chavez seeks clarification before serving on the board. Councilman Gonzales appointed Chavez to replace Kris Crow while Mayor Turner defends multi group roles. Breaux cautions about allocating funds to entities Chavez may manage. An Aug 6 workshop will address budget needs for the Hispanic Chamber, Mexico Initiative, and related funding.
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Raymond Chavez
ODC
Joel Roberts
Mexico
Chamber
Roberts
Richard “Buz” Browning
CDC
Kris Crow
Gonzales
Hispanic Chambers Board
Conzales
David Turner
Turner
Hispanic Chamber
Greater Chamber
Black Chamber
Jimmy Breaux
Chavez
Breaux
Odessa Chamber of Commerce
Odessa
The
Mexico Initiative
Edgman
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