San Marcos Mayor
What does this office do?
- Proposing the city budget, in many cities
- Picking who leads city departments, such as the police chief, in many cities
- Signing or vetoing council bills, in many cities
Affects: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan
Amanda Rodriguez, a lifelong San Marcos resident, has served on the City Council since 2024 and is a former state legislative director and board president of Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos. Her stated priorities are affordability and infrastructure that supports responsible growth.
Records: Environment and Public Health 4 for, Government Spending Reduction 3 against, Public Infrastructure 2 for,
Nonpartisan
Ryan Thomason was a general contractor for 20 years and served six years on the San Marcos City Council until 2015, after three years on the Planning and Zoning Commission. His priorities are basic city services like safe roads, public safety and clean water, and lower impact fees for new housing.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 3 against, Environment and Public Health 1 for, 1 against
Sources: sanmarcostx.gov2