D) • ResolutionCity of New Braunfels (Comal County)

Approval of the appointments on the Water & Wastewater Impact Fee Advisory Committee of Garrett Mechler, Mark Gibson, and Hayden Fowlkes for three seats with terms expiring 11-30-2027, Michael Meek and Amber Brown for two seats with terms expiring 11-30-28.

Presented in: City Council Meeting on 2026-01-26

Meeting Agenda PDF Official Minutes PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 6.6/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (0 - 0)

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Toni Carter

Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)

ABSTAIN

“In Favor”

Michael Capizzi

Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)

ABSTAIN

“In Favor”

D. Lee Edwards

Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)

ABSTAIN

“In Favor”

Lawrence Spradley

Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)

ABSTAIN

“In Favor”

Mary Ann Labowski

Councilmember, District 5 (District 5)

ABSTAIN

“In Favor”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.6/10). 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).