As part of a city branding initiative begun late last year, San Marcos officials have launched an online public survey intended to help identify San Marcos’ unique assets through citizen input.
Against objections from a downtown parking advisory board, the San Marcos City Council recently approved an amended plan for the Concho Commons project that now calls for 39 residential units on the north edge of downtown.
Homebuilder and former Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commissioner Ryan Thomason was officially sworn in as a San Marcos City Councilmember Wednesday after a special council meeting to canvass the vote.
The San Marcos City Council declined once again to take up campaign finance limitations last week. However, the council made numerous appointments to most boards and commissions they didn’t sunset at the same meeting.
During a break at Wednesday’s city council meeting, San Marcos City Councilmembers honored departing colleague Pam Couch, who is leaving after three years on the council, including a year as Mayor Pro Tem. Couch was honored for her service.
While early indications favor San Marcos Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commissioner Ryan Thomason to win a city council seat, only Tuesday’s results in a low-turnout run-off election will tell if academic advisor Lisa Marie Coppoletta can cover a 456-vote deficit from the Nov. 3 balloting.
The two remaining candidates for the San Marcos City Council await next Tuesday’s result in a run-off election that could be wide open because of anticipated low turnout.
The most recent “Youth Advocate of the Month” was honored this week by San Marcos Mayor Susan Narvaiz.
San Marcos Mayor Susan Narvaiz recently proclaimed Sights and Sounds of Christmas Week, honoring the volunteers who work tirelessly to insure the event continues to delight event attendees.
With two 5-2 votes Tuesday night, the San Marcos City Council approved employment agreements with police and firefighters worth $2.7 million during the next three years. The agreements will raise average salaries for the city’s 95 sworn police personnel by $19,400 at the end of three years, while 52 firefighters would be increased an average of $20,000 per year after three years.
