Monthly allocation shows drop

The effects of the Best Buy Call Center on the amount of sales taxes generated in San Marcos have apparently begun to wane.

Figures released by Comptroller Glen Hegar earlier this month revealed that the city’s February allocation, based on December collection, was down 9.18 percent compared to last year. That follows a year of double-digit increases that kicked in after Best Buy collections kicked in in September of that year, according to the city’s Finance Director Heather Hurlbert.

Moreover, she said, since February allocations are based on December sales, “It appears more Christmas shopping was done in November than December of this year.”