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)(Public Safety)
Automated License Plate Reader Program
The city is currently in a grace period and not paying while funding is unresolved.
Police Union Meet and Confer Agreement Amendments
Details regarding financial impacts were not provided in the agenda materials.
Board and Commission Code of Conduct and Free Speech Review
Potential avoidance of legal liability or litigation costs through proactive policy review.
Linden Ranch construction noise in District 3
Residents report potential property value losses; possible future ordinance amendment costs are unknown.
Police Department Headquarters Repairs
Millions of dollars in potential corrective repairs and forensic investigations.
Airport Safety and Communications
Financial impacts depend on future capital improvement recommendations contained within the study.
Police Deputy Chief Promotional Process
None directly arising from this administrative certification.
Feral Cat Colony Ordinance Review
Not discussed in detail, though funding ideas like community-sponsored spay/neuter clinics came up.
Police Officer Disciplinary Appeal
The cost of the third-party hearing examiner will be borne by the city.
Police Officer Psychological Examination Standards
Firefighter Drug Use Disqualification Guidelines
Public Safety Training Facility
Costs $150,000 out of the FY 2026 police department budget, with future construction potentially slated for a 2027 bond election.
Library Test Proctoring Policy Update
Changes how library fines and refunds are handled, ensuring unpaid fees halt borrowing privileges.
Library Advisory Board Bylaws Revision
None.
Lake Front Avenue Speed Limit
Negligible cost for new speed limit signage installation.
Pending Litigation: City v. Lynn K. Wohlfahrt
Potential legal costs or settlement implications associated with active litigation.
Ethics Commission Leadership and Administrative Governance
None.
ADA Accessibility Compliance
The city has secured a 'Safe Streets for All' grant to assist with right-of-way data collection.
Public Safety Personnel Testing and Certification
Costs associated with administering promotional and entrance examinations are covered within existing municipal budgets.
Lifeguard staffing at aquatic facilities
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while French was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Public Safety.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
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