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 (16)(Roads)
2026 Roadway Impact Fee Rate Review
Developers will pay significantly higher road fees — for example, Service Area 2's maximum rose to $319 per vehicle mile, a 5x increase over 2020.
Downtown Managed Parking Program
Generated approximately $638,000 in gross revenue, with over 60% reinvested into downtown infrastructure and beautification projects.
Pahmeyer Road Traffic Calming
Costs associated with implementing physical traffic calming devices on Pahmeyer Road.
High School Stadium Traffic and Parking Management
Costs associated with sign installation absorbed within transportation department resources.
Neighborhood Traffic Safety and Speeding on Divine Way
Minimal cost for signage installation by the city.
Castell Avenue Infrastructure and Drainage Improvements
Potential cost increase of approximately $2.4 million in construction funding.
Mission Drive Speed Limit Pilot Study
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Kohlenberg Road Improvements Project
Acquisition costs will be funded through approved bond funds for the Kohlenberg Road project.
Divine Way Parking Restrictions
Minimal cost for signage installation by the city.
State Highway 46 Regional Expansion Support
Project estimated at approximately $1.4 billion, primarily reliant on state and regional transportation funding.
Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Code Amendments
This change is expected to reduce costs for developers and city staff by eliminating unnecessary engineering studies.
Traffic Safety on Alves Lane
Willowbrook Street Parking Restrictions
Costs will involve signage installation by city staff.
ARPA Fund Reallocation to Public Transportation
Reallocates $202,500 in federal pandemic relief funds to ensure complete expenditure before federal deadlines.
Zinc Street, Bridge Street, and Seguin Avenue Roundabout
Seeking grant funding for development and construction.
Road Infrastructure Financing
Capital allocation for local infrastructure and roadway improvements.
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Roads)
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