City Council Passes Amendment, Requires Qualifying Businesses Pay Workers “Living Wage”

City Council Passes Amendment, Requires Qualifying Businesses Pay Workers “Living Wage”

By Kasandra Garza Assistant News Director San Marcos City Council has passed a new amendment in the city’s Economic Development Policy that requires all employers qualifying for an economic development incentive to pay their employees a minimum of $15 an hour. Scott Gregson, Councilman for place five, took the lead on this effort saying he believes it is important to allow citizens to have the opportunity to have a […]

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Gregson, Derrick Give Final Thoughts on 2015 Election

Kasandra Garza News Reporter Last night's election results revealed Scott Gregson won city council elections for place 5, while Melissa Derrick won for place 6. Both candidates held their watch parties together. Gregson described the win as a “resounding” one for both him and Melissa Derrick. “I’m hopeful the voters of San Marcos will ultimately be pleased with this election,” Gregson said. Gregson said over the past five years, San […]

November 3, 2015 69

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Gregson on Winning Election, Future Plans

by Kasandra Garza, Hannah Rucker, Sara Weaver News Reporters Scott Gregson has won the San Marcos City Council election for place 5. Gregson said he will bring his “successful” career to city council. “I feel great,” Gregson said. “I’m pleased to have so many great supporters and that translated into votes.” Gregson said his plans aren’t to “change” things, but to maintain the growth San Marcos has experienced.Gregson said he […]

November 3, 2015 72

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Place 5 Candidate Scott Gregson’s Message to Voters

by Matthew Hamill News Reporter The University Star hosted a debate between City Council Candidates for place five and place six, where candidate for place 5, Scott Gregson had something to say to voters Scott Gregson moved to the city of San Marcos as a businessman, and is now looking to make an impact on the City as a member of City Council. Gregson is running against former Mayor Frank […]

October 9, 2015 67

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Latest City Council Debate Increases Tensions Between Candidates

by Taylor Zavala News Director The University Star hosted a debate between Place 5 and Place 6 candidates for San Marcos City Council. Candidates for Place 5 include Scott Gregson and Frank Arredondo. Candidates for Place 6 include Melissa Derrick and incumbent Shane Scott. Questions directed at all four candidates ranged through a variety of topics, including the role Texas State University plays in the growth of San Marcos, concerns […]

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