Odessa Eyes One Man Districts In City Elections
The Odessa City Council faces Proposition 2 on April 2 to convert four of its five council places to single-member districts while keeping one at large. Proponents say districts protect minority and low income voters, while opponents warn of ward politics. UT Arlington professor Del Taebel questions the shift and notes the ongoing debate over representation.
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City officials back charter proposals
City administrators push two amendments to streamline governance with inflation on bidding thresholds. Proposal 1 would raise formal bidding from $1,000 to $5,000, matching state law, reducing costly notices and mailings. Officials note rising bid counts and say passage would ease procurement overhead.
Proposition 1 Bids threshold raised to five thousand dollars
The proposal would increase the bid requirement from $1,000 to $5,000, mandating competitive bidding for larger purchases. The change aims to ensure fair pricing and transparency in procurement processes.
Nickel gas tax takes effect Friday in federal plan
Washington reports a new 5 cent per gallon federal gasoline tax will apply to nearly all motorists starting Friday, expected to raise about 5.5 billion annually for four years. Gasoline prices have fallen, softening the political impact. The revenue will fund highways, bridges, and mass transit, with provisions for gasohol users. The trucking industry seeks adjustments for larger vehicles and interstate freight.
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League to answer voters questions in Odessa election
The League of Women Voters will staff phone lines at The Odessa American Friday noon to 5 p.m. and all day Saturday to help with the April 2 city election. For voting place and time questions call 337-4661. Absentee voting ends 5 p.m. Tuesday. Voters out of town or traveling for Easter weekend may vote absentee in City Hall lobby.
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Mass repeal ends Massachusetts blue laws on Sunday shopping
Massachusetts ends centuries of Sunday restrictions as the Legislature repeals the blue law. Gov. Edward J. King signed the repeal amid concern over lost economic activity, ending prohibitions on most open shops and labor on Sundays while preserving limited exemptions for convenience stores and major holidays.
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