Comments on: Thomaides wins, Thomason waits

By: chris north

chris north — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:34:17 +0000

Look at what single member districts have done for our school board. No thanks.

By: Steve Harvey

Steve Harvey — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:48:11 +0000

I like the idea for city council to really represent all segments. Maybe we should have a separate “starter” article exploring an initial set of pros and cons to single member district representation.

By: government hack

government hack — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:50:48 +0000

the fact that single-member districts have not been forced on Austin or San Marcos is a minor miracle.

By: Elena Duran

Elena Duran — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:17:10 +0000

Brings up the argument for single member districts…………

By: Dan Jackson

Dan Jackson — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:11:41 +0000

So, as it stands now the majority of the whole 7% that voted actually voted against Thomason, but people want Lisa to give up?
Nothing against Thomason, but close should not be good enough.

By: John McGlothlin

John McGlothlin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:39:26 +0000

Of course LMC can choose to stay in the race and have a runoff; nobody is trying to force her out. Nobody is arguing to change the rules. I suggested she could CHOOSE to forego the runoff and stated that foregoing a runoff might be in the best interests of San Marcos.
If she disagrees or doesn’t care, I suspect there will be a runoff. I wonder what the San Marcos record for low turnout is…

By: B. Franklin

B. Franklin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:24:06 +0000

“Fair and Balanced!”

By: Katie J

Katie J — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:52:45 +0000

I dont think Lisa should concede. Perhaps I dont agree with her and her vision, but she has earned her spot in the runoff. Forget the fact that Ryan is almost guaranteed a victory, Lisa earned her spot and should deserve fighting for her chance. Afterall, that is democracy in San Marcos. Other municipalities have different rules, but in San Marcos you need 50% plus 1. We cant just give it to Ryan, how do you think Perry is still in office. Lisa keep on fighting girl, it is your right and it is what the election rules in San Marcos say. Everyone just needs to relax and let the cards fall where they may, we do still have a few days until all the dust settles = overseas ballots.

By: Dottie

Dottie — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:49:08 +0000

I think Lisa Marie should NOT concede.. she has great credentials for this job.. YOU GO LISA!!!

By: B. Franklin

B. Franklin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:16:40 +0000

Here now, there is certainly an epidemic of females (withholding their last names), that are crying for LMC to back down.

By: Carol

Carol — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:05:15 +0000

If Lisa Marie truly cares about the good of the city, she will concede this race instead of using the community’s time and resources on a race that will go to Thomason (as is evidenced by the number of votes he received).

By: Dan McCarthy

Dan McCarthy — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:04:25 +0000

Had there not been a sign-snafu at the outset between the LMC/Maycock camps we may have had a viable challenger to the “special interests” Shaune is talking about. Perhaps he can overlook past squabbles and focus on the future by supporting Lisa. They have such similar ideas and campaign goals relative to Ryan it seems natural for him to support her, and a bit childish not to.

By: B. Franklin

B. Franklin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:29:44 +0000

“A run-off is sure to cost the City money ”

Since when has spending more and more money, presented even the slightest obstacle, for our city government?

By: Robert

Robert — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:37:48 +0000

I do not live in San Marcus, so I do not have a dog in the hunt, but it seems ridicules for people to be calling for the second place candidate to withdraw as a matter of “character” from a run-off election. If the citizens of San Marcus do not want to pay for a runoff, then they should change their city charter, to no require a majority, rather than try and change the rules after the fact.

How about as a matter of character, the first place candidate withdraw, since he could not manage a majority after outspending the second place candidate 2 to 1, and having the support of the police and fire fighter “association” (who make a living off of the city). I wonder what the vote count would have been if you removed everyone from the vote that had a financial interest in the outcome?

By: Karen

Karen — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:13:04 +0000

Looking at the numbers from last night’s vote, LMC should take the high road instead of spending more people’s money and time in an election that does, like John McGlothlin says, seem to be predetermined. Ryan is a qualifed and dedicated civil servant that deserves this spot on council.

By: Emily

Emily — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:03:34 +0000

I think that Lisa Marie should concede. The results speak for themselves. If it were just the two of them form the beginning, Thomason would have had probably 35-40% more support than she had. I think it would speak a lot of her character and would put her in good graces with the council & citizens. Her decision, obviously, but I hope she’ll think realistically about the situation and what it will cost the city in time and resources.

By: John

John — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:01:50 +0000

I hope LMC does not concede. If you read this LMC, keep on going!

By: Jay

Jay — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:07:15 +0000

Third time was not a charm for Maycock and he’s nothing but a sore loser. The special interest groups DON’T endorse him for a reason…they have the means to look into his background/past and they don’t want to back such a shady character. BEST OF LUCK to Thomason, I think he’s the best person for the job.

By: John McGlothlin

John McGlothlin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:13:43 +0000

It is certainly up to her, but LMC could still concede. A run-off is sure to cost the City money and the result seems almost predetermined with such a wide gap and no endorsement from 3d place. I know LMC has been chasing this position for a long time, but I doubt her supporters would begrudge a decision to allow Council and the candidates to move on down the road.

By: cduwb

cduwb — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:59:43 +0000

Maycock couldn’t have said it better with Thomason being backed by so many interest groups. It concerns me to have a realtor on any city council. We will see how many more “buy a home in San Marcos incentives” are thrown in the ring. In the past year alone we have seen just how non-transparent a city council in San Marcos can be (ie. springtown, micro-chipping, et al). We need a person to serve with only the public’s interest in mind. A vote for Coppoletta definitely would do that. Lastly I would like to thank all of this city’s candidates for their hard work.