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New Braunfels · issues
Topics getting the most attention in New Braunfels public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
The board forgave a loan to the airport to help it manage its finances and fund future capital projects.
The city is proposing a $305 million budget that keeps the tax rate flat. It prioritizes public safety, road maintenance, and employee pay, but faces challenges from inflation and limited growth in property values.
Property owners face a tax rate set at the no-new-revenue level, resulting in an estimated $13 annual increase for the average homestead.
The city is required to show residents how their property tax bills will change under the new budget. This helps homeowners see exactly how much they might pay based on their county's median home value.
The city is tracking the progress of TIRZ #3, which uses tax dollars from increased property values to pay for improvements in the downtown area.
Residents questioned why the city uses certificates of obligation to fund EDC projects, fearing it puts taxpayer money at risk. The board clarified that these are backed by sales tax revenue.
Residents expressed concerns about how the city and the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) make decisions, calling for more public input and transparency regarding project funding.
The city provided a massive update on its long-term goals, showing progress on everything from road repairs to public safety and new transit options like the 'Rio' microtransit service.