Two New Braunfels City Councilmembers recently earned the Texas Municipal League Institute (TMLI) Certified Municipal Official designation. The Texas Municipal League (TML) is a voluntary association made up of 1,175 Texas cities, including New Braunfels.
District 2 Councilmember Christopher Willis and District 5 Councilmember Mary Ann Labowski received the designation at the Texas Municipal League Conference held in Austin on March 21st. The recognition honors individuals who have completed 72 or more continuing education units (CEU’s) during the 2024 calendar year and is the top designation in the TMLI program. The required 72 CEU’s included two hours of open government training. Councilmembers Willis and Labowski are two of only thirty elected city officials who received the 2024 Certified Municipal Official designation. They also received the President's Award for being among the top five Texas municipal officials with the most education hours.
“Your New Braunfels City Council is committed to representing our community with integrity and dedication. Councilmember Labowski and I are prepared to continue going above and beyond to meet the residents’ needs,” said Councilmember Willis. “We recognize that thoughtful and educated leadership is essential for making informed decisions that benefit everyone in our city.”
“I’m honored to receive this recognition along with Councilmember Willis,” said Councilmember Labowski. “I remain dedicated to strengthening our city and will continue working hard to support and uplift our community.”
The TMLI program is designed to enhance the leadership and problem-solving capabilities of Texas’ elected city officials. Participants are offered educational sessions on economic development, city revenue, ethics, governance, leadership, legislative issues, finance, infrastructure, and more throughout the program year. To learn more about the Texas Municipal League, visit www.tml.org.