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Chase Norris
San Marcos City Council - Place 1
About the Office
The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.
Term Length
3 years
Election Date
Nov 4, 2025
About Me
Party
Nonpartisan
Occupation
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My Top Issues
Wages / Job Benefits
Co-op & small business accelerator.
Housing
I support a local Tenant Bill of Rights to guarantee fair treatment, prevent illegal lockouts, and support the right to organize.
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
Expand CIT training and co-responder models per TCOLE. Publish quarterly use-of-force data. Use ARPA and state grants for mobile clinics and diversion. Through interlocal agreements with Hays County and Central Health, fund treatment, prevention, and paramedicine.
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
I support community-oriented policing, strong training, and prevention strategies. I’ll expand mental health care, mobile health, and youth programs that keep people safe and supported.
Environment / Energy
Dedicate parkland fees (Local Gov’t Code 212) to new parks. Use conservation easements for permanent protection. Direct HOT funds (Tax Code 351) to culture and stewardship. Ensure Cape’s Dam plans comply with historic and environmental protections.
Housing
I will back zoning updates that allow more homes near jobs and transit, and I will partner with nonprofits and community land trusts to create homes families can truly afford.
Economy
Proposed ordinance: all discretionary zoning approvals require binding agreements with wage standards.
Infrastructure / Transportation
Adopt a One Water policy, require low-impact design in developer agreements, and use conservation easements to protect recharge lands. Align with the regional hazard mitigation plan to unlock FEMA and TWDB grants. Explore TIRZ or stormwater fees for drainage and riparian buffers.
Economy
Extra zoning approvals must bring community benefits, including livable wages.
Wages / Job Benefits
San Marcans deserve more than 18/hour. The local average is 18.39/hour, but MIT says a single adult needs 23.54/hour, and a family of four needs 41.66/hour just to get by. Our goal: 25/hour and beyond.
Housing
Pass a Tenant Bill of Rights ordinance with timelines for repairs, penalties for illegal lockouts, and mediation access. Use CDBG/HOME funds and land trusts for permanent affordability. Partner Code Compliance, Municipal Court, and legal aid for enforcement. Leverage Texas Local Government Code Chapter 373 for targeted neighborhood stabilization.
Wages / Job Benefits
Invest in childcare & care jobs with living wages.
Wages / Job Benefits
Prioritize local hires on city projects.
Infrastructure / Transportation
Use FTA Section 5307 and CAMPO funds to boost bus service and ADA stops. Update the UDC for Complete Streets. Launch a Transit Master Plan update for walkable networks and commuter links to Austin and San Antonio.
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