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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 city is negotiating a new economic development project. These talks are kept private to protect the city's bargaining position.
The city is currently working to fill the top administrative and legal roles for the municipal government. This process is critical as it determines who will manage daily city operations and provide legal counsel for future policies.
The Housing Authority is working to replace aging, 1970s-era public housing with modern, high-quality apartments. This is intended to improve living conditions for current residents and increase the total number of affordable units.
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.
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.
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 finalizing how to score recent exams for the Deputy Chief role to ensure the process is fair and follows the union contract.
The commission is deciding if a car dealership should be allowed to bypass certain design rules meant to keep buildings looking good.
Residents expressed deep concerns about whether current water and sewer infrastructure can handle new high-density housing developments.
The city is looking at how to regulate data centers to ensure they fit well within the community.
The city is forming a committee to update the 31-year-old city charter, which could lead to significant changes in how the city operates.