San Marcos budget highlights need for new revenue sources by Laura Place June 14, — The San Marcos City Council approved a barely balanced 2024-25 budget on Tuesday, avoiding the use of city reserves by making minor spending cuts across most departments as the need for new revenue streams reaches glaring levels. With revenues falling behind increasing operational costs, concerns are growing about an eventual decrease in service levels impacting residents’ quality of life. On July 9, the City Council is set to discuss a potential sales tax measure to go on the November ballot as a means of increasing cash flow and maintaining current service levels. Like many cities, San Marcos has been facing budget issues for several years due to the COVID-19 pandemic and general inflation. Last year, the city had to dip into reserves to close a $3.8 million budget gap.
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