E) • ResolutionCity of New Braunfels (Comal County)

Approval of a contract between the City of New Braunfels and the Humane Society of the New Braunfels Area for FY 2027.

Presented in: City of New Braunfels City Council Meeting on 2026-08-10

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 5.1/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (7 - 0)

“Mayor French pulled this item. A two-thirds vote was not met and this item will remain on the Consent Agenda. Mayor Pro Tem Capizzi read the aforementioned item. Mayor French commented on this item and asked questions. Jared Werner addressed council and answered questions. Robert Camareno also addressed council and answered questions. Councilmember Edwards motioned to approve this item. Councilmember Shaw seconded the motion which passed unanimously. ”

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 pulled this item. A two-thirds vote was not met and this item will remain on the Consent Agenda. Mayor Pro Tem Capizzi read the aforementioned item. Mayor French commented on this item and asked questions. Jared Werner addressed council and answered questions. Robert Camareno also addressed council and answered questions. Councilmember Edwards motioned to approve this item. Councilmember Shaw seconded the motion which passed unanimously.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 5.1/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.