July 21st, 2016
Filing begins Monday for San Marcos mayor, council elections

FROM STAFF AND SUBMITTED REPORTS

The filing period for candidates interested in running for San Marcos City Council in the Nov. 8 general and special election officially begins on Saturday, July 23 and will continue until Monday, Aug. 22.

The city clerk’s office is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to accept candidate filings. (The clerk’s office is closed during the lunch hour from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.) Prospective candidates can pick up a candidate packet at the clerk’s office in San Marcos City Hall or download the forms from the city website here.

Voters will elect a new mayor and three council members: in Place 1, currently held by Lisa Prewitt; in Place 2, currently held by Jude Prather; and in Place 3, currently held by John Thomaides, who is running for mayor.

Under the City Charter, the mayor serves two-year terms and council members serve three-year staggered terms. All council members are elected at-large.

The city council is expected to formally call the election at its Aug. 16 meeting. The city election is held in conjunction with the county, state and federal general elections.