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New Braunfels · issues
Topics getting the most attention in New Braunfels public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Residents expressed concerns about police staffing levels and the use of developer subsidies versus public safety funding. The mayor noted a future update will address these facts.
The board is looking at lowering the speed limit in residential areas near Lake Front Avenue to make the streets safer for neighbors.
Residents and council members discussed the adequacy of school resource officer coverage across local school campuses, with police leadership detailing rovers and dedicated staffing agreements with NBISD.
A police officer is appealing their indefinite suspension. This process is a standard legal requirement for civil service employees.
The city is finalizing how to score recent exams for the Deputy Chief role to ensure the process is fair and follows the union contract.
The city is investigating structural and plumbing issues at the new police headquarters. Repairs are ongoing, and a third-party structural engineer has been hired to determine the root cause of the problems.
The city is exploring a joint training center for police and fire to improve safety and efficiency.
The city is working to make sure all public buildings, parks, and websites are accessible to everyone, regardless of disability.
The city is involved in a legal case regarding the estate of a deceased individual. This is a private legal matter that the council must discuss in confidence.
The city is discussing legal matters and potential settlement offers regarding the Landa RV Resort.
The City Council held a closed-door legal review regarding how city boards and commissions operate and how their governing ordinances are interpreted.
The city is looking to embed mental health experts in the 911 dispatch center to help de-escalate crises and free up police officers for other duties.
The council reviewed the status of a long-running legal case involving the city and the Yantis Company.