Ryan Thomason

Nonpartisan

On ballot as: Ryan Thomason
Current role: Not found
Background: Was a general contractor for 20 years (per San Marcos Daily Record)
Self-employed (per San Marcos Daily Record)
Grew up in San Marcos; 43 years in the city (per San Marcos Daily Record)
Experience: San Marcos City Council (six years)
First elected, December 2009 runoff
Did not seek reelection in 2015
Planning and Zoning Commission (three years, before the council)
Top priorities: Asked his main platform: "Basic functions of government"
"We need to make City Hall boring again"
"Our job in council is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of San Marcos"
On data centers: "I am not currently a supporter, but recognize the industry is evolving"
On downtown lots: "we have really got to figure out what sort of housing we want to see and then allow it to happen"
Tidbits: Property taxes and budget: In a San Marcos Area Chamber questionnaire: the city must look closely at "the use of technology to improve efficiency rather than automatically adding more staff."
Growth and infrastructure: At a Sept. 23 candidate forum, on downtown lots: "we have really got to figure out what sort of housing we want to see and then allow it to happen."
Flooding and drainage: Asked how he would spend a one-time $10 million grant: "Some of the areas I would look at most closely would be drainage, road maintenance, and aging underground infrastructure."
Public safety: "Our job in council is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of San Marcos."
Endorsements: Mayor Jane Hughson
Campaign website: Not found

Ryan Thomason

Mayor

Ryan Thomason