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District 6 Council Member· 2023–2026

April Ryan

New Braunfels

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At a glance

News mentions
3

Term ending Jun 22, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
19
Total speaking time
48:30
Avg per meeting
2:33
Segments
724

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Filtered to Development

Top issues during term (12)(Development)

high→Mar 2026[17]

Downtown Housing and Public Incentives

Involves allocation of TIRZ 3 funds for local business improvements.

high↓Apr 2026[16]

Residential Accessory Structure Setbacks

None to the city beyond standard permit fees.

high↑May 2026[14]

CTTC Building Tenancy

Monitors funding and progress for ongoing municipal capital and commercial projects.

critical↓Jan 2026[13]

Infrastructure and Growth

Involves a $1,400,000 EDC expenditure plus engineering contract costs.

high↑Apr 2026[11]

Dittlinger Mill Redevelopment

Potential future public-private partnership involving infrastructure and parking garage financing.

medium↓May 2026[2]

Construction Board of Appeals Bylaws Adoption

None anticipated directly from procedural bylaws.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

Kuehler Court Rezoning

The project is expected to increase the local tax base through infill development.

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

Commercial Parking and Driveway Variance (330 Kessler Street)

The business owner avoids the high cost of concrete paving.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Brauntex Theatre Digital Marquee Upgrade

Private investment by the theatre into property improvements.

critical↓Apr 2026[1]

Affordable Housing Modernization

Involves $500,000 in utility infrastructure fee waivers or alternative economic development funding.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Civic/Convention Center Expansion

The project is in the feasibility stage, so exact costs are not yet determined, but it would likely require significant public investment.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Telecommunications Tower at Fire Station No. 4

The city will receive a modest amount of income from the lease of the site.

Decisions during term (12)

Recorded while Ryan was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved5-1Apr 27, 2026

Rezoning for Dittlinger Mill Redevelopment Project

approved7-0Apr 13, 2026

Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance requested by Henry Espinoza, to rezone approximately 2.3 acres out of the AM Esnaurizar Survey, Abstract 20, from APD AH (Agricultural/Pre-Development, Airport Hazard Overlay…

approved7-0Apr 13, 2026

Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance repealing Section 2-121, of Chapter 2 of the New Braunfels Code of Ordinances, eliminating references to the Downtown Development Board.

approved5-0Mar 23, 2026

Approval of a resolution recommended by the New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation (NBEDC) approving a project expenditure of $26,800 for the option to extend the project feasibility period for an additional 90 days per the…

approved5-0Mar 23, 2026

Approval of the first reading of an ordinance repealing Section 2-121, of Chapter 2 of the New Braunfels Code of Ordinances, eliminating references to the Downtown Development Board.

approved6-0Mar 9, 2026

Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance, requested by Mark Mott, on behalf of MLM Trust, to rezone approximately 0.73 of an acre out of the Koehler Subdivision, Lot 1B, from APD (Agricultural/Pre-Development District) to…

approved7-0Feb 9, 2026

Approval of the appointment of Patrick Carreon for the unexpired position on the Community Development Advisory Committee with a term ending 11-30-28.

approved4-3Feb 3, 2026

PZ25-0466: Rezoning for KB Homes Development on Highway 46 West

approved7-0Jan 26, 2026

Approval of an escrow deposit in the amount of $109,056.24 in lieu of sidewalk construction along Loop 337 with the development of Lot 1, Perron Business Park Subdivision.

approved7-0Jan 26, 2026

Approval of a recommendation by the New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation (NBEDC) approving a project expenditure of up to $175,000 to the City of New Braunfels for the Streets and Utility Design Standards Master Plan, pursuant to…

approved7-0Jan 26, 2026

Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for development of the City of New Braunfels Streets and Utility Design Master Plan.

approved6-1Jan 20, 2026

Adopt Modifications to Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Policy