I) • OrdinanceCity of New Braunfels (Comal County)

Approval of the first reading of an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 86, Section 86-4 to prohibit public entry to the Comal River Old Channel from City owned property.

Presented in: City Council Meeting on 2026-03-23

Meeting Agenda PDF Official Minutes PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 7.1/10 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)

ABSENT

“Absent”

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: 7.1/10). 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).