11 04 2009

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PROPOSITION

RESULTS Prop 1: Finance buffer areas adjacent to military installations In Favor 55.19 % Against 44.80 %

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And then there were two Coppoletta and Thomason head to runoff

Prop 2: Regulate how homestead ad valorem taxes are calculated In Favor 68.23 % Against 31.76 % Prop 3: Provide uniform standards for appraising property In Favor 65.52 % Against 34.47 %

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Prop 4: University fund to assist emerging research universities In Favor 56.65 % Against 43.34 % Prop 5: Single appraisal review board for adjoining entities In Favor 61.82 % Against 38.17 % Prop 6: Authorize the Veterans’ Land Board to issue bonds In Favor 65.67 % Against 34.32 % Prop 7: State Guard officer or member may hold other civil office In Favor 73.09 % Against 26.90 % Prop 8: Authorize the state to contribute to veterans hospitals In Favor 74.82 % Against 25.27 % Prop 9: Protect the right of the public to access public beaches In Favor 77.03 % Against 22.96 Prop 10: ESD board members’ terms may not exceed four years In Favor 73.06 % Against 26.93 % Prop 11: Limits on power of eminent domain In Favor 81.15 % Against 18.84 % —With 98 percent of precincts reporting at press time.

Jake Marx/Star file photo Lisa Marie Coppoletta, Place 5 candidate

By Dj Nutter News Reporter City Council hopeful Ryan Thomason was three votes shy of avoiding a runoff with Lisa Marie Coppoletta Tuesday night. “When you are three votes shy of 50 percent and others are in the 20s, you are obviously in the better position,” Thomason said. Thomason carried 49.9 percent of the total vote, needing only 0..1 percent to clinch Place 5. Coppoletta, Thomason’s opponent in the unscheduled runoff, came in second with 26.2 percent. Shaune Maycock’s chances for election ended last night, as he received 23.91 percent. Early voters were largely in favor of Thomason — 54.13 percent, more than his opponents combined. Thomason said he does not believe irregularities will be found if the electronic

Ryan Thomason, Place 5 candidate

ballots are re-counted. He said there is a possibility a few votes trickling in from over seas could make the upcoming runoff unnecessary. “A few years ago there was a recount and it did change one vote,” Thomason said. “This is certainly a scenario where one vote could change things.” Thomason said he has the next few days to work with the City Elections Office in figuring the runoff date. He said setting a runoff without a “finalized vote” could delay when voters are able to recast their ballots. “I spoke with the elections office earlier tonight,” Thomason said. “They said it would be five to 10 days (before the rerun date is finalized).” Thomason said a rerun is “another month of campaigning,” and will require immediate re-grouping. He rallied supporters at his victory par-

Clay Thorp/Star photo

ty at Jay’s Bistro on The Square last night. Thomason said he was worn out from campaigning and disappointed in the close margin which kept him from victory. Coppoletta initially said she would not have a watch party due to a 20-year family tradition of watching the results at home. Plans were changed when supporters showed interest in hosting her first election watch party. She joined supporters at a private watch party at Wake The Dead off Ranch Road 12. Coppoletta said the runoff gives her further opportunity to continue fighting for “strong governance.” “I want to thank all my supporters for their love and hard work,” Coppoletta said. “I think (San Marcos) is a beautiful town, and I want to keep it that way.” see RUNOFF, page 3

Thomaides takes Place 6

Incumbent takes 35 percent lead over Garcia, Fuller By Chase Birthisel Assistant News Editor

Incumbent John Thomaides won City Council Place 6 with 1,228 votes — 63.36 percent of the total. Thomaides ran against Monica Garcia, who received 560 votes accounting for 28.9 percent, and Anita Fuller, who received 150 votes with 7.74 percent. “I think it proves we have a broad base of support, and the citizens believe in the ideas put forward in the campaign,” Thomaides said. “We didn’t leave any stone unturned. I’m so proud of the effort of the team.” Thomaides said his campaign was successful because of his past experience. “You have to have ideas and prove to the citizens you can back those ideas,” he said.

Today’s Weather

78°/49° Sunny Precipitation: 0% Humidity: 54% UV: 6 High Wind: ENE 4 mph

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Thomaides held his watch party at Palmer’s Restaurant and Bar, where citizens came to show their support. “He has been a strong, independent voice in the council,” said Dianne Wassenich, executive director of the San Marcos River Foundation. “He makes sure to question everything so it doesn’t just get the rubber stamp.” City Councilmember Gaylord Bose, Place 2, arrived to show his support for Thomaides. “He probably understands the commuter rail better than anyone I know,” Bose said. “He was also one of the leading people to get money to do the Wonder World Drive extension.” Thomaides said in a previous interview he plans to continue working on issues such as traffic, economic development, bicycle paths and transparency. see PLACE 6, page 3

Out of the running

Sunny Temp: 77°/50° Precip: 0%

Friday

Sunny Temp: 75°/52° Precip: 0%

Allie Moncrief/Star photo BLOWOUT: John Thomaides celebrates his victory of City Council Place 6 at Palmer’s Tuesday night.

Shaune Maycock

Monica Garcia

Anita Fuller

Place 5 Candidate

Place 6 Candidate

Place 6 Candidate

23.91%

28.90%

7.74%


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