Two candidates are running to fill the seat vacated by Place 1 Councilwoman Kim Porterfield, who decided not to seek a third term in office. Lisa Prewitt has owned and operated a landscape business for 17 years. She said she supports preservation of community and natural geography as the city grows. Bill Taylor has held a number of civic roles in the past three decades. He is a former City Council member and current chairman of the San Marcos Planning and Zoning Commission.
Why are you running for San Marcos City Council?
Prewitt: We are a city that is in the fastest-growing corridor in the state and a city with all the components in place to have great positive growth right now. I was a co-chair of the new city comprehensive master plan, and I want to see the intent of the master plan carried out in the next three years, which I feel is very crucial to the success of this city's future.
Taylor: San Marcos is the fastest-growing small city in the United States. Our city manager has resigned, leaving a real leadership void. The next elected council member will have the responsibility of selecting the next manager, and that's critically important. In addition, along with fast growth comes tough decisions about transportation, housing, water and delivering the new master plan. I have the desire, experience and expertise to provide that leadership.
