P-1) • OrdinanceCity of New Braunfels (Comal County)

Approval of the first reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance Number 2015-18 by modifying the New Braunfels Downtown Board’s purpose and adopting revised Bylaws.

Presented in: City of New Braunfels City Council Meeting on 2026-09-28

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 7.6/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (5 - 1)

“This item was pulled by Kristen Clasen. The following individuals spoke at this time: Kristen Clasen Jeff Jewell and Robert Camareno addressed council and answered questions. Councilmember Labowski motioned to approve this item. Councilmember Edwards seconded the motion which passed. Opposed: Mayor French”

Michael French

Mayor (At-Large)

“Opposed”

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)

ABSENT

“Absent”

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

This item was pulled by Kristen Clasen. The following individuals spoke at this time: Kristen Clasen Jeff Jewell and Robert Camareno addressed council and answered questions. Councilmember Labowski motioned to approve this item. Councilmember Edwards seconded the motion which passed. Opposed: Mayor French

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.6/10). 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.