Mayor· 2026-2029
Michael French
New Braunfels
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 26
- Total speaking time
- 6:00:16
- Avg per meeting
- 13:51
- Segments
- 7827
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Top issues during term (20)(Development)
Park at Dogwood Affordable Housing Impact Fee Waiver
Up to $500,000 expenditure from the EDC.
Downtown Housing and Public Incentives
Involves allocation of TIRZ 3 funds for local business improvements.
Residential Accessory Structure Setbacks
None to the city beyond standard permit fees.
Historic District Alteration and Demolition Requests
Private investment into local historic properties.
CTTC Building Tenancy
Monitors funding and progress for ongoing municipal capital and commercial projects.
Infrastructure and Growth
Involves a $1,400,000 EDC expenditure plus engineering contract costs.
Dittlinger Mill Redevelopment
Potential future public-private partnership involving infrastructure and parking garage financing.
Gruene Road Land Acquisition
Involves a proposed purchase contract valued at $4.6 million supported by independent appraisals.
Manufactured Home Zoning and Non-Conforming Use
Property value and investment impacts for the applicant and surrounding homeowners.
Land Acquisition for Economic Development
Projected to generate between $500,000 and $700,000 in shared sales tax revenues for the EDC over the next decade.
Mayfair Master District Revenue Bonds and Infrastructure Financing
The bond issuance involves millions in infrastructure debt backed by district taxpayers rather than city funds.
Kuehler Court Rezoning
The project is expected to increase the local tax base through infill development.
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Recommendation
Could provide targeted financial incentives or fee waivers to stimulate investment within the designated zone.
NBPL Five-Year Plan Endorsement
Guides future library capital and operational budgeting over the next five years.
Construction Board of Appeals Bylaws Adoption
None anticipated directly from procedural bylaws.
Alternative Sign Plan for Walnut Business Park along IH-35
Private investment in property aesthetic improvements.
Navarro Residential Development Park Land Compliance
Determines whether the city or developer bears certain park-related financial obligations.
Telecommunications Tower at Fire Station No. 4
The city will receive a modest amount of income from the lease of the site.
Brauntex Theatre Digital Marquee Upgrade
Private investment by the theatre into property improvements.
Affordable Housing Modernization
Involves $500,000 in utility infrastructure fee waivers or alternative economic development funding.
Decisions during term (6)
Recorded while French was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Mayfair Development Agreement Amendments
Denial of Appeal by Lennar Corporation for Park Development Fees
Approval of a budget amendment for the following FY 2026 Special Revenue Funds: Cemetery Improvement Fund, Child Safety Fund, Facilities Maintenance Fund, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation…
PZ26-0199 Mayfair Development and Design Control Document Amendments
Approval of amendment to Development Agreement with AG Sunflower Ridge, LLC
Recommendation on AG Sunflower Ridge Development Agreement Amendment
Voting record (1)(Development)
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