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San Marcos residents, business owners and stakeholders in the community are invited to participate in city-led town halls discussing the fiscal year 2026-27 budget.
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The meetings will allow the public to learn about the city’s budget process and share feedback on what community investments should be prioritized, according to a news release.
The FY 2026-27 budget will include line items allocated towards public safety, infrastructure, parks and utilities.
“We want to hear from the people who call San Marcos home,” said Mayor Jane Hughson in the news release.
The 90-minute sessions will include presentations on the proposed budget and an overview of key priorities. All three meetings will include the same information, according to the release.
The town halls will take place on:
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“We’re committed to making the budget process as transparent and accessible as possible by providing clear information, breaking down complex budget topics into easy-to-understand language for customers, and [creating] a space for meaningful community input as we work to align our resources with the needs of San Marcos,” said City Manager Stephanie Reyes in the news release. “By offering multiple opportunities to participate, we hope to hear from a broad range of voices across our community.”
City officials will use the feedback gathered in the meetings to help shape the proposed budget, which will be presented to the city council on the following schedule:
More information is available at sanmarcostx.gov/CommunityTownHalls.
