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J) • OrdinanceCity of New Braunfels (Comal County)

Discuss and consider the approval of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of New Braunfels, Texas Tax Notes, Series 2026; levying an ad valorem tax in support of the notes; awarding the sale of the notes; approving an official statement, a paying agent/registrar agreement and other agreements relating to the sale and issuance of the notes; and ordaining other matters relating to the issuance of the notes.

Presented in: City of New Braunfels City Council Meeting on 2026-08-24
Meeting Agenda PDFOfficial Minutes PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 9.3/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (7 - 0)
“Mayor French read the aforementioned item. Jared Werner presented this item to council using a powerpoint presentation and answered questions. Ryan Cunningham and Andrew Freedman were introduced and presented to council and answered questions. The following individuals spoke at this time: Richard Kelsheimer Councilmember Spradley motioned to approve this item. Mayor Pro Tem Capizzi seconded the motion which passed unanimously.”
MF
Michael French
Mayor (At-Large)
YES
“In Favor”
TC
Toni Carter
Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)
YES
“In Favor”
MC
Michael Capizzi
Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)
YES
“In Favor”
DL
D. Lee Edwards
Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)
YES
“In Favor”
LS
Lawrence Spradley
Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)
YES
“In Favor”
MA
Mary Ann Labowski
Councilmember, District 5 (District 5)
YES
“In Favor”
NS
Nikki Shaw
Councilmember, District 6 (District 6)
YES
“In Favor”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Mayor French read the aforementioned item. Jared Werner presented this item to council using a powerpoint presentation and answered questions. Ryan Cunningham and Andrew Freedman were introduced and presented to council and answered questions. The following individuals spoke at this time: Richard Kelsheimer Councilmember Spradley motioned to approve this item. Mayor Pro Tem Capizzi seconded the motion which passed unanimously.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 9.3/10). 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).