Council deliberates over homelessness data collection

San Marcos City Councilmembers approved an interlocal agreement between the City of San Marcos and Texas State University regarding research for a needs assessment relating to homelessness in San Marcos, among other services, during Tuesday’s meeting. 

As the council deliberated, there was heavy discussion concerning the topic of police assistance when researchers would be conducting their data collection and research. 

Mayor Jane Hughson began the discussion by proposing an amendment that would include gathering “information regarding the impact of homeless residents on local businesses via survey of business owners with locations affected by homeless residents. Survey will be developed by COSM and San Marcos Chamber of Commerce input.”