Advocacy & Voter info
Help Us Advocate for your business!
The Chamber is committed to advocating for local businesses. Our goal is to be the collective voice of the business community and to be heard loud and clear—allowing you to focus on your business while we focus on fostering a marketplace where you can prosper.
Please take 5 minutes to complete a survey to share about any challenges or issues affecting your business
Your voice matters to ensure a thriving business climate!
Advocating for a Thriving Community
Thriving communities don’t just happen. They are the result of planning, collaboration and dedication to partnerships and solutions. The Chamber’s government relations team works year-round to nurture relationships, address our region’s critical issues, and advocate for a healthy business environment – all so the collective voice of our business community is heard. This allows you to focus on your business, while we focus on ensuring a thriving marketplace where you can prosper.
The Chamber’s 2024 Government Relations Council (GRC) consists of Cassidy Berenato-Chair, Brooke Damron, Jo Anna Gilland, David Case, Laura Dupont, Keely Hennig, Thomas Curtis, Justin Payne, Josh Paselk, Lee Colon and Kevin Wolf.
To learn more about the GRC, contact Chamber President Page Michel at page@sanmarcostexas.com.
City of San Marcos
For Nov. 2025 Election –
Positions up for Election include Place 1 and Place 2 (Candidates may file to be on the ballot: July 19 – August 18)
Election Day: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Last Day to Register to Vote: October 6, 2025
Six at-large Council Members plus Mayor.
| Place | Incumbent | Term Expiration | Term Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Jane Hughson | 2026 | 4 |
| Place 1 | Matthew Mendoza | 2025 | 1 |
| Place 2 | Saul Gonzales | 2025 | 3 |
| Place 3 | Alyssa Garza | 2026 | 2 |
| Place 4 | Shane Scott | 2026 | 2 |
| Place 5 | Lorenzo Gonzalez | 2027 | 1 |
| Place 6 | Amanda Rodriguez | 2027 | 1 |
Council Members: serve a 3-year term. Eligible for three consecutive terms, then ineligible for a period of two years, but able to run for Mayor.
Mayor: serves a 2-year term. Eligible for four consecutive terms, then ineligible for a period of two years.
Hays County
Four Commissioners by Precinct plus County Judge.
| Place | Incumbent | Term Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| County Judge | Ruben Becerra | 2026 |
| Precinct 1 | Debbie Ingalsbe | 2028 |
| Precinct 2 | Dr. Michelle Cohen | 2026 |
| Precinct 3 | Morgan Hammer | 2028 |
| Precinct 4 | Walt Smith | 2026 |
County Commissioners and County Judge: serve four-year terms.
Business Advocacy alert!
Use this online form to alert the Chamber about important business concerns. Use this streamlined form to provide details. We’ll follow up and leverage our connections and resources to address the issue. Together, we’ll tackle obstacles and champion local business interests. You don’t have to navigate challenges alone in San Marcos!
