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D) • ResolutionCity of New Braunfels (Comal County)

Public hearing and approval of a resolution to authorize the creation of a Tourism Public Improvement District (TPID).

Presented in: City Council Meeting on 2026-03-23
Meeting Agenda PDFOfficial Minutes PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 7.5/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (0 - 0)
“Mayor Linnartz read the aforementioned item. Jared Werner presented this item to council using a powerpoint presentation, and introduced Scott Joslove, who also presented to council. The following individuals spoke at this time: Jay Patel, Tony Patel, Maryanne Navickas, Sarah Shea, Jennifer Wilson, Paul Wukasch, Daniel Pinkerton, Clinton Griffin, Helen McKinnon. Councilmember Edwards motioned to approve this item. Councilmember Labowski seconded the motion which passed unanimously. ”
TC
Toni Carter
Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)
ABSTAIN
“In Favor”
MC
Michael Capizzi
Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)
ABSTAIN
“In Favor”
DL
D. Lee Edwards
Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)
ABSTAIN
“In Favor”
LS
Lawrence Spradley
Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)
ABSENT
“Absent”
MA
Mary Ann Labowski
Councilmember, District 5 (District 5)
ABSTAIN
“In Favor”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Mayor Linnartz read the aforementioned item. Jared Werner presented this item to council using a powerpoint presentation, and introduced Scott Joslove, who also presented to council. The following individuals spoke at this time: Jay Patel, Tony Patel, Maryanne Navickas, Sarah Shea, Jennifer Wilson, Paul Wukasch, Daniel Pinkerton, Clinton Griffin, Helen McKinnon. Councilmember Edwards motioned to approve this item. Councilmember Labowski seconded the motion which passed unanimously.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.5/10). 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).