Matt Viani

While most of America is consumed with the presidential election, local political races are heating up, too. Matt Viani has more in this Bobcat Update.

Candidates running for mayor and the City Council have engaged in public forums to talk about local issues. A recent gathering was sponsored by the Council of Neighborhood Associations.
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Many issues were discussed, but the biggest concern was how to deal with the growing population of San Marcos. The candidates seem to agree that -- as one of the fastest growing cities in America -- San Marcos needs leadership and proper infrastructure planning to meet the challenges that lie ahead.
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Another area of concern is the rising number of apartment complexes in the city -- some of which are affecting family neighborhoods and natural areas. San Marcos is known for its beautiful river and hiking trails, but there's fear that some of the city's allure is being lost because of construction.
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One topic that all the candidates agreed on was the need for more unity within the council to work toward solutions and resolve issues. For Bobcat Update, I'm Matt Viani.