SMCISD board votes to keep current election format

The San Marcos Consolidated Board of Trustees chose to keep its current election format by rejecting a move to seven single-member districts.

Currently, the makeup of the board consists of five members who represent a single district and two trustees voted at-large. The board considered moving to a makeup of seven members who represent a single district during Monday’s regular meeting. The motion to change to the seven-member district, however, failed by a 3-4 vote.

The trustees decision came as the current maps for SMCISD trustees are being redrawn following the 2020 U.S. Census. The maps are being redesigned to accommodate equal representation for voters throughout the district.