San Marcos City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Matthew Mendoza
Councilmember, Place 1; term ends 2028City of San Marcos, Matthew Mendoza - Place 1
Matthew Mendoza (Councilmember, Place 1) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the San Marcos City Council after the election.
San Marcos City Council Place 1 member, in office since 2022.
Where Matthew Mendoza stands: positions on the record
Data centers2 sourced positions
Voted no on the amendment to prohibit data centers in all city zoning districts (passed 4-3, June 2026).
Council voteCity of San Marcos, June 16, 2026 City Council Recap · Jun 16, 2026
Voted no on denying the Preferred Scenario Map amendment for the proposed Francis Harris Lane data center (passed 5-2, Feb 2026).
Council voteThe University Star, City Council votes to deny Francis Harris Lane data center project · Feb 18, 2026
Property taxes1 sourced position
Council voted 7-0 to set the 2026 tax rate at 65.15 cents per $100 of taxable value (Sept 2026).
Council voteCity of San Marcos, September 15, 2026 City Council Recap · Sep 15, 2026
City budget1 sourced position
Council voted 7-0 to approve the fiscal year 2026-27 operating budget and Capital Improvement Program (Sept 2026).
Council voteCity of San Marcos, September 15, 2026 City Council Recap · Sep 15, 2026
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