10/22/2026
We asked every candidate these questions with the same deadline. We received replies from five candidates: Lisa Prewitt, Heather Hunter, Amanda Rodriguez, Alyssa Garza and Juan Miguel Arredondo.
We will be releasing endorsements. Check the comments for a link to read each candidates responses.
The questions we asked every candidate
Vision & Leadership
1. What is your plan for governance?
2. What are your goals as a council member?
3. What will be your three top priorities on day one?
4. Would you support single-member council districts for San Marcos?
5. What does San Marcos look like to you in 5 to 10 years?
Water & Environment
6. Would you propose additional protections for the watershed and/or the Edwards Aquifer? If so, what are they?
7. What would you propose as the balance between development and environmental protection? And why?
Public Safety
8. What is your position on surveillance technology (e.g., Flock, Axon, etc.)?
9. What should be the City's relationship with ICE?
10. How should we balance our police needs with our budget?
City & University
11. How would you strengthen, improve, or change the relationship between San Marcos and Texas State University?
Growth & Housing
12. What would you propose to better address the housing needs of San Marcos?
13. What can we do to improve transportation in San Marcos?
How we score (100 points)
Vision & Leadership – 20 pts
Clear plan, realistic goals, local understanding
Water & Environmental Protection – 20 pts
Strong protections, specific policies, data center awareness
Growth & Housing Strategy – 15 pts
Balanced growth, affordability, anti-displacement awareness
Transparency & Ethics – 15 pts
Honest answers, consistency with record, open communication (includes campaign finance filings)
Community Representation – 10 pts
Understands district fairness, inclusive approach
Public Safety & Rights – 10 pts
Balanced approach to privacy and safety
Engagement & Responsiveness – 10 pts
Answered fully, on time, provided follow-ups
Score tiers
85–100: Strongly Aligned
70–84: Generally Aligned
Below 70: Limited Alignment