A Proven Record. A Steady Hand. A Local Voice.
AT A GLANCE
Richard Pierce is a lifelong Odessan and retired master plumber focused on keeping taxes low, overseeing public projects with accountability, and ensuring local entities work together on major financial decisions. He brings 50 years of construction and budgeting experience, rooted in faith, family, and community values. His vision is responsible growth, smart spending, and preserving opportunity for future generations.Issues & Priorities
Keeping Taxes Low
Ector County residents are already feeling the strain of higher property taxes. For those living on fixed incomes - like many retirees - each increase hurts. Richard believes county government must be as disciplined with its spending as families are with their budgets.
“We need to do everything possible to keep the rates down so that we can stay in Odessa - not be taxed out of it.”
He will fight to control local tax rates and make sure taxpayer money goes toward projects that truly serve the community, not bureaucracy.
Teamwork in Local Government
Richard understands how construction projects work - no one succeeds alone. He believes Ector County should not act independently when tax abatements or major financial incentives are on the table. Instead, every major taxing entity - ECISD, Odessa College, Medical Center Hospital, and the City of Odessa - should work together before committing county funds.
This approach ensures transparency, fairness, and accountability across all levels of local government.
Accountable Growth
With over 50 years of experience in commercial construction, Richard knows what responsible growth and waste looks like. He’s seen projects succeed when they’re built to last and fail when they’re planned without foresight.
Ector County’s upcoming public projects - the new Courthouse, Youth Center, and Library - should be designed to meet the needs of tomorrow while staying within today’s means.
“We need to make sure what we build is something our grandkids will be proud of - and that we didn’t overspend to get it.”
Community and Family Values
Richard’s leadership comes from the same foundation that’s guided his life: faith, family, and service. As a member of Sherwood Baptist Church for nearly four decades, a longtime youth coach, and a father and grandfather, he understands that the strength of Ector County begins with strong families and tight-knit neighborhoods.
He’ll continue to stand for the conservative, faith-based values that make West Texas unique - responsibility, honesty, and a belief in helping your neighbor.
A Future Worth Building
Ector County is changing, and with change comes opportunity. Richard believes the county can grow without losing its character. His vision is a county government that builds wisely, spends carefully, and listens to the people who call it home.
“Odessa gave me every opportunity in life - and now it’s my turn to make sure those same opportunities are here for the next generation.”