As the headlines declared, the city has decided to form its own utility company. So far, there are more questions than answers about San Marcos' proposal to become the first city in the county to run an electric company.
City officials concede, however, that much uncertainty remains.
Even what such a takeover would entail is murky. Gittings recommended Tuesday night that the council hire a consulting firm to answer such questions. Gittings insists the city, with the help of a consultant, can get a better deal on electricity, and pass the savings on to residents. We don't have to pay all those large CEO and other executive officers' salaries. And, we don't have to worry about providing a profit for shareholders.