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Topics getting the most attention in San Marcos public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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Board and commission vacancies

The city is recruiting residents to fill upcoming openings on boards, committees, and commissions. Applications are open October 28 through December 21, 2026, with interviews on January 12, 2027 — a direct way to get involved in local government.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 27, 2026

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Lanikai Senior Residential Development Appeal

The 115-unit senior housing project at Mission and Woodward is stuck because the city says its environmental traffic analysis (from 2019, pre-COVID) is outdated and incomplete. The developer says its traffic impact is ten times below the city's significance threshold; the council sided with staff, 3-0.

12 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 13, 2026