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Dustin Carnes elected mayor of Odessa
Dustin Carnes won the Odessa mayoral race with 52 votes, defeating Dan Heichel (35), Kathy Wilkens (26), and Ron Greschler (10). He will take office on April 1, replacing retiring Mayor Gerry Messmer. The election ... more
Odessa voters meet mayoral candidates ahead of village election
Around 40 residents gathered Thursday to hear from four candidates vying for Odessa’s mayoral seat: Dustin Carnes, Ron Greschler, Daniel Heichel, and Kathy Wilkens. Also present was Cindy Emerson, the sole candidate for Village Trustee, ... more
Odessa mayor reflects on service, honors key officials, and updates water project
As he nears the end of his tenure, Odessa Mayor Gerry Messmer took time to recognize key village officials for their service while providing an update on the ongoing water project. In a recent column, ... more
From no candidates to four: Odessa will have four-way race for mayor
Concerns over a lack of interest in replacing outgoing Odessa Mayor Gerry Messmer have been dispelled, as four candidates have filed to run in the March 18 election. Katherine Wilkens, Daniel Heichel, Dustin Carnes, and ... more
Odessa delays dissolution after interest in village board seats grows
The Odessa Village Board postponed resolutions to begin dissolving the village government after increased interest from residents in running for office. Mayor Gerry Messmer, who will not seek re-election, had warned of dissolution if vacancies ... more
Odessa Faces Leadership Crisis as Mayor and Board Vacancies Threaten Village’s Future: Is Dissolution Coming?
The Village of Odessa is at a critical juncture, with Mayor Gerry Messmer set to retire and multiple board positions remaining unfilled. Unless residents step up to fill these roles in the upcoming March election, ... more