Margaret “Betty” Ferguson was presented with the San Marcos Inspiration, Leadership and Excellence (SMILE) Award by the San Marcos City Council at the March 8 City Council meeting.
She was nominated by Mayor Rebecca Jones for her service as San Marcos’ first city clerk, and for her role as planning commission secretary and city manager pro tem from 1963 to 1971. Additionally, throughout her career, she has served on many city, county and state boards, task forces and commissions.
“As a San Marcos resident for nearly 40 years, Betty has dedicated countless hours of service to our community,” Jones said. “From her service in the Women Marine Corps, to her contributions in city land use planning, development and management, Betty embodies San Marcos’ spirit of service.”
About the San Marcos City Council’s Civic SMILE Award
There are often community members who rise to the top – clearly reflecting this San Marcos ‘Spirit of Service.’ That’s why San Marcos City Council members initiated the Civic SMILE Award recognition program in March 2021.
Five times each year, a community member is chosen by a specific City Council member to receive recognition and will be presented with a San Marcos Inspiration, Leadership and Excellence (SMILE) Award during a City Council meeting.
For more information about the recognition program: San Marcos Civic SMILE Award.
