Hobbs voters in 5-seat shift to single member districts
Hobbs voters head to the polls to elect five council members tonight marking Hobbs first ever single-member district system. Incumbents face challengers in Districts 1 2 and 5 while Districts 3 and 4 have multiple candidates and one unopposed seat. Polls run 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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N.M
Ken Martin
Martin
Max Clampitt
Melvin Holborn
Clampitt
Roy Showalter
Joe Loving
Showalter
Loving
Zeak Williams
Finley Ford
D.S. Carson
W.H. Smith
Odessa burglaries tied to common gun theft thread says detective
A crime report notes a 75 year old revolver from family lineage and multiple firearms including a .22 Colt Woodsman, a Smith and Wesson 9mm, and a Winchester .270. Detectives say many gun burglaries involve drugs and that most stolen guns never surface, with thefts often funded by drug money.
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Tomlinson
Odessa man urges public to aid police via tips
Tomlinson says average citizen can help law enforcement by reporting drugs or money crime. Detective Rodney Casey of Crime Stoppers praises the effort, noting several responses to a five day ad and calling on concerned citizens to participate.
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Tomlinson
Citien
Rodney Casey
Odessa
Casey
Interim Auditor to Oversee Office During Hiring
Auditor Lewis states an interim auditor from the current staff will maintain operations for three to four weeks while a new chief auditor is hired. He adds the present staff is adequate to handle responsibilities in that period.
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Lewis
Auditor Don Potter to Leave Post for Private Sector
Chief Auditor Don Potter announced on February 2 he will leave the post for a second time to pursue private sector work at double his $42,000 annual salary. Friday was his last day. he will become general manager of a van conversion company based locally.
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Don Potter
Potter
Single member districts urged to boost representation in Midland
The Black Advisory Council's Charlie Jackson and minority leaders argue single member districts will make the governing body more responsive to people and accessible to candidates with limited income. Hernandez adds the community will learn through experience and strive for equal representation despite challenges.
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Black Advisory Council
Charlie Jackson
Jackson
Hernandez
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