D) • OrdinanceCity of New Braunfels (Comal County)

Discuss and consider the first reading of an ordinance to amend Section 126-346 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of New Braunfels to restrict parking on Willowbrook.

Presented in: City Council Meeting on 2026-02-09

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 6.7/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (0 - 0)

“Mayor Linnartz read the aforementioned item. Carly Farmer presented this item to council using a powerpoint presentation. The following individuals spoke at this time: Karen Fraleigh, Isela Crowley Questions were asked by Councilmember Carter to the two individuals who spoke during citizens comment. Councilmember Labowski motioned to approve this item. Councilmember Ryan seconded the motion which passed unanimously. ”

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

Mayor Linnartz read the aforementioned item. Carly Farmer presented this item to council using a powerpoint presentation. The following individuals spoke at this time: Karen Fraleigh, Isela Crowley Questions were asked by Councilmember Carter to the two individuals who spoke during citizens comment. Councilmember Labowski motioned to approve this item. Councilmember Ryan seconded the motion which passed unanimously.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.7/10). 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.