Member of the City Council, District No. 2
This seat represents District No. 2, not the whole district above. We can’t match an address to an area this small, so this race may not be on your ballot.
What does this office do?
- Passing city laws, called ordinances
- Approving the city budget
- Funding city services, such as police, trash, and parks
Affects: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan
Justin Matsushita is a former Santee fire chief who leads Miramar College's public safety management bachelor's program and sits on San Marcos's Measure Q oversight committee. His top priorities are updating the city's General Plan and making sure Measure Q sales-tax money is spent wisely.
Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 8 for, Government Spending Reduction 4 against, Public Infrastructure 4 for
Nonpartisan
Lindsey Smith is an alternate San Marcos planning commissioner, president of the San Elijo Hills HOA, and founder of its Fire Safe Council, with a background in facilities and construction management. Her priorities are public safety, wildfire readiness, and growth that fits neighborhoods.
Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 3 for, Housing Affordability 2 for
Sources: sdvote.com · sanmarcosca.gov2