City Council
City Council Resources
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City Council Agendas, Minutes, & Videos
Find agendas, packets, and minutes for City of New Braunfels meetings including: City Council, Zoning, Building, Economic Development, Downtown, and more.
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Community Survey
Information and results for the most recent National Community Survey conducted in New Braunfels.
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City Charter
Last amended in 2021, the New Braunfels City Charter is the governing document for the City, similar to the Constitution for the United States.
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Find My Council District
Use this interactive map to find your City Council district, which City Council members represents you, and much more.
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Redistricting
Learn more about the City Council redistricting process. Based on 2020 Census information, the City of New Braunfels has redrawn City Council districts to better represent the community.
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Open Records Requests
Request records from the City of New Braunfels, the New Braunfels Police Department, or New Braunfels Municipal Court.
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Proclamation Application
Information on how to request a proclamation from New Braunfels City Council.
Meetings and How to Watch
Regular City Council meetings are held at 6:00pm on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. You can watch those meetings live online, or you can also view the live City Council meetings as well as replays of the latest meeting daily at 9:00am and 5:00pm on:
- Spectrum Cable - Channel 21
- AT&T UVerse - Channel 99
Meet the City Council
New Braunfels Mayor
Neal Linnartz
Contact:
Phone - (210) 660-8421
Email - nlinnartz@newbraunfels.gov
Mail - 550 Landa St. New Braunfels, TX 78130
- Dist. 1: Andrés Campos
- Dist. 2: Christopher Willis
- Dist. 3: Harry Bowers
- Dist. 4: Lawrence Spradley
- Dist. 5: Mary Ann Labowski
- Dist. 6: April Ryan
City Council - District 1 (View Map)
Andrés Campos
Term Expires: May 2025
Contact:
Phone - (830) 660-8992
Email - acampos@newbraunfels.gov
Mail - 550 Landa St. New Braunfels, TX 78130
City Council - District 2 (View Map)
Christopher Willis
Term Expires: May 2025
Contact:
Phone - (830) 660-2244
Email - cwillis@newbraunfels.gov
Mail - 550 Landa St. New Braunfels, TX 78130
About
U.S. Army Airborne Infantry Mortarman veteran with one deployment overseas. A degree in Social Science/Psychology and Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement with a minor in Forensic Psychology.
Key Priorities
Police and Fire
Continue to support Police and Fire services and work towards providing adequate resources for staffing and equipment to ensure we are serving the community at the highest quality of service.
Citizen Engagement
Maintain and find areas for improvements in citizen engagement and participation. Ensure we are providing adequate opportunities to be involved in the government processes and decisions.
Infrastructure
Advocate for the need to properly maintain roadways and continue to add to and improve on our transportation system. Plan for projected growth so that all city infrastructure and facilities can continue to meet demand and provide needed services. Help develop alternative ways to travel around our city.
Quality of Life Projects
We need to further develop several parks and acquire additional green space in anticipation of projected growth. This includes planning for more hiking trails and bike paths.
Veteran Support
Build a stronger relationship with local veteran organizations and communities while helping bring them together to better support our veterans. Work alongside community nonprofits to help provide services for veterans and continue to advocate for their needs.
City Council - District 3 & Mayor Pro Tem (View Map)
Harry Bowers
Mayor Pro-Tem
Term Expires: May 2024
Contact:
Phone - (830) 221-4659 then press option 4
Email - hbowers@newbraunfels.gov
Mail - 550 Landa St. New Braunfels, TX 78130
About
Harry is a university associate unit level administrator and faculty member. He served on many City Boards and Commissions prior to being elected to City Council in May 2018 and continues to be involved in many community organizations. Read his full biography here.
Key Priorities
Infrastructure/Development
District 3 has among the highest-rated infrastructure scores. However, we must continue to address aging infrastructure while protecting our existing neighborhoods from the impacts of growth.
Quality of Life Projects
When I began my service, we had two undeveloped parks in District 3. I’m proud to say these parks have had/are scheduled for development. We need to further develop these parks and acquire additional green space.
Economic Development
Pursue economic strategies that diversify our economy by attracting additional higher wage sectors to our community.
City Council - District 4 (View Map)
Lawrence Spradley (View Biography)
Term Expires: May 2024
Contact:
Phone - (830) 822-8704
Email - lspradley@newbraunfels.gov
Mail - 550 Landa St. New Braunfels, TX 78130
Message To Residents
New Braunfels is one of the most unique places in all of Texas where we live, work, and play. From the Gruene Historic District to the downtown Farmers Market, the Guadalupe and Comal rivers, and all points in-between our city offers a uniqueness not seen anywhere else. From the time I visited New Braunfels in 1979, I fell in love. Our family was finally able to call New Braunfels home in 2015, after retiring from the US Army after 27 years.
District 4 is diverse, spanning from the new Texas Department of Public Safety Driver's License Office on Conrads Lane to the Gruene Historic District, to the Headwaters of the Comal River. The Guadalupe River flows within the district from the Gruene Road Bridge to the Common Street Bridge. With the Gruene nightlife, fabulous food, shopping, and river fun, there is something for all of us to be proud of, and help us enjoy living, working, and playing here. I am very grateful for the opportunity to serve New Braunfels as a City Councilman and represent the people in District 4.
Key Priorities
Police & Fire
Fully support the Police and Fire departments to address staffing and equipment issues in relation to growth and tourism by determining the proper size of protection for city residents and tourists
Improve the relationship between the citizens and the City
- Improve listening skills within the City; specifically, toward citizen wants, needs, or concerns.
- Properly explain procedures, rules, and protocols to citizens when appropriately warranted.
- Encourage and support City University
- Review City website for ease of access, user-friendliness, and transparency
Infrastructure
- Maintain our current roads
- Schedule investments on various road-widening projects
- Support and secure funding for neighborhood parks, bike trails, and green space
- Support and maintain our current parks and trails throughout the city
Planning
- Advocate for responsible growth; growing at a sustainable and balanced pace
- Update current City zoning ordinances to allow a mixture of housing types and economic opportunities
- Support the City's 2018 Comprehensive Plan
- Review and validate the 2013 Stormwater Management Strategy
Cultural & Tourism
- Support preservation of New Braunfels cultural heritage and historical landmarks
- Encourage tourism with our local natural river attractions, waterpark, Wurstfest, other festivals, events, and tours that celebrate New Braunfels’ rich heritage and unique identity.
- Support the Downtown Implementation Plan