ODESSA, Texas — Richard Morton has been named the interim city manager of the City of Odessa, according to NewsWest 9's Camryn Leal at Odessa City Council Tuesday night.
The announcement comes after John Beckmeyer, the former Odessa city manager, resigned during the week of Nov. 11.
Back in 2017, the previous Odessa City Council removed Morton from the city manager position with a 3-2 vote.