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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in San Marcos public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Mobile home park rent review
A rent review petition for Springdale Estates will get a hearing before the city's Mobilehome Rent Review Commission on March 10. Residents like John Mosher are also pushing statewide (SB 722) to shield mobilehome parks from SB 79 development pressure.
Measure Q Spending and Oversight
The city wants residents to see where their Measure Q tax dollars go — a new community sign program for projects and an updated Measure Q website with project profiles.
FY 2026-27 City Budget Adoption
The council adopted a structurally balanced operating budget and five-year capital plan. General fund revenue is projected at just over $104 million, with more than half going to fire and law enforcement. Residents will see continued road resurfacing, park maintenance, and Fire Station 5 moving forward.
Springdale Estates rent increase
The mobilehome park owner is seeking a rent increase of roughly $35 a month, about 5.5% on average versus a 4% CPI change. Residents say years of compounding increases have hit seniors hard and the park has deferred maintenance. The city's rent review process kicks in with a June 9 hearing.
CDBG Funding for Housing, Parks, and Senior Center
San Marcos will get about $1.18 million in federal Community Development Block Grant money for 2026-27, funding senior meals and transportation, emergency rental assistance, home repairs for low-income homeowners, and neighborhood improvements. Money becomes available July 1 and councilmembers stressed getting the word out to residents who need it.