Meet the San Marcos City Council Place 1 candidates

Why are you running for this office, and what’s the central issue you’re hoping to address?

Since being elected to City Council, and a member of the City’s Workforce Housing Committee, I’ve pushed for affordable, diverse and compatible housing while promoting environmental protections that will benefit our river and our community. All our citizens, renters and homeowners alike, deserve safe and affordable places to live.

What infrastructure projects would you like to see prioritized in the next term?

I believe the Sunset Acres and Barrio Pescado drainage and utility improvements should be a priority, to bring those neighborhoods up to a high standard of safety and quality of life. I also want to prioritize the Sessom Creek environmental restoration project, and the Springtown Way pedestrian and multi-modal project.

If elected, how do you plan to address future growth?

As someone who grew up in San Marcos, I’ve seen firsthand the growth we’ve experienced over the past few decades. We have a responsibility to manage growth so that our residents benefit the most, not special interests. We need to locate development where it won’t harm our rivers and environment.

How do you plan to involve residents in the decision-making process?

We must continue to include our Neighborhood Commission and CONA (Council of Neighborhood Associations) when dealing with important decisions. I support our ongoing Neighborhood Area Plans, and worked to adopt one for Blanco Gardens with input from residents.

How do you approach collaboration with the City Council and other stakeholders?

I have attended many Capital Area Council of Governments meetings over the past three years in order to strengthen San Marcos’s position with area policymakers. I have always been one to collaborate with community leaders here in San Marcos, whether they are elected officials or residents voicing concerns or ideas.

Why are you running for this office, and what’s the central issue you’re hoping to address?

I’m running to build trust in city government and strengthen San Marcos’ future. My central issue is protecting our community from floods while creating local jobs, affordable housing, and sustainable growth rooted in fairness, transparency, and respect for residents’ voices.

What infrastructure projects would you like to see prioritized in the next term?

Flood mitigation and drainage, Edwards Aquifer protection, active transportation, road and transit improvements, and expanding parks, trails, and conservation easements that keep San Marcos safe, connected, and resilient as we grow.

If elected, how do you plan to address future growth?

Guide sustainable and equitable growth through Vision SMTX, prioritizing infill development over sprawl, housing affordability, protecting neighborhoods, preserving natural resources, and ensuring infrastructure keeps pace. Growth should strengthen community character and equity, not overwhelm it.

How do you plan to involve residents in the decision-making process?

Regular town halls, transparent draft agendas, neighborhood outreach, and digital engagement tools. Residents must have real opportunities to shape policy early, not just three minutes at council meetings.