F) • PresentationCity of New Braunfels (Comal County)

Discuss and consider the appointment of three Councilmembers to an Ad Hoc Committee concerning the Boards and Commissions.

Presented in: City of New Braunfels City Council Meeting on 2026-07-27

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 2.3/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (7 - 0)

“Mayor French read the aforementioned item. Natalie Baker presented this item to council and answered questions. Councilmembers discussed who was currently on the Ad Hoc Committee. Mayor French asked for volunteers for this committee. Councilmembers Carter, Councilmember Spradley, Councilmember Labowski, and Councilmember Shaw all announced their interest in serving on the committee. Mayor French asked for a show of hands for those who supported Councilmember Carter, Councilmember Spradley, Councilmember Labowski, and Councilmember Shaw. The three with the highest votes were Councilmembers Spradley, Councilmember Labowski, and Councilmember Shaw. Mayor Pro Tem Capizzi motioned to approve Councilmembers Spradley, Councilmember Labowski, and Councilmember Shaw as the representatives of the Ad Hoc Committee. Councilmember Edwards seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Mayor French called for a recess at 8:47 p.m. Mayor French reconvened the meeting at 9:00 p”

Michael French

Mayor (At-Large)

YES

“In Favor”

Toni Carter

Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)

YES

“In Favor”

Michael Capizzi

Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)

YES

“In Favor”

D. Lee Edwards

Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)

YES

“In Favor”

Lawrence Spradley

Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)

YES

“In Favor”

Mary Ann Labowski

Councilmember, District 5 (District 5)

YES

“In Favor”

Nikki Shaw

Councilmember, District 6 (District 6)

YES

“In Favor”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Mayor French read the aforementioned item. Natalie Baker presented this item to council and answered questions. Councilmembers discussed who was currently on the Ad Hoc Committee. Mayor French asked for volunteers for this committee. Councilmembers Carter, Councilmember Spradley, Councilmember Labowski, and Councilmember Shaw all announced their interest in serving on the committee. Mayor French asked for a show of hands for those who supported Councilmember Carter, Councilmember Spradley, Councilmember Labowski, and Councilmember Shaw. The three with the highest votes were Councilmembers Spradley, Councilmember Labowski, and Councilmember Shaw. Mayor Pro Tem Capizzi motioned to approve Councilmembers Spradley, Councilmember Labowski, and Councilmember Shaw as the representatives of the Ad Hoc Committee. Councilmember Edwards seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Mayor French called for a recess at 8:47 p.m. Mayor French reconvened the meeting at 9:00 p.m.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.3/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).