“My family and I have called San Marcos, TX home for nearly two decades. A few months back, I was asked by members of the local community, leaders and mentors of the area to strongly consider running for an elected position in Hays County. A decision such as this is not something my family and I take lightly. We evaluated the level of impact we could contribute to our community on a county and local level. While there is room for improvement in Hays County, at this time the necessity for strong, fair leadership in the City of San Marcos cannot be disregarded. The needs of the San Marcos community are critical, the commitment and love we have locally moves us to focus our efforts here at home. With this, I will not be seeking a campaign for Hays County judge. However, I will remain engaged and involved in the San Marcos community. I look forward to participating in local leadership campaigns in the near future.” —Ruben Becerra