Texas Record
New Braunfels
AR

April Ryan

District 6 Council Member2023–2026

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At a glance

News mentions
3

Term ending Jun 22, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
18
Total speaking time
44:02
Avg per meeting
2:27
Segments
679

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Mar 2026[49]

Automated License Plate Reader Program

Operates within approved police department budgetary allocations and grant funding.

high↑Mar 2026[40]

Short-Term Rental Zoning

Property values and neighborhood stability could be affected by commercial intrusions into residential areas.

high↑May 2026[37]

2026 Roadway Impact Fee Rate Review

Ensures transparency and legal compliance in handling public development funds.

critical↑Jan 2026[31]

Police Union Meet and Confer Agreement Amendments

Financial impacts depend on the specific compensation and benefit terms negotiated in the agreement amendments.

critical↓Jan 2026[30]

Infrastructure and Growth

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

critical↓Apr 2026[29]

Commercial Design Standards

The impact depends on whether the deviation affects property values or the aesthetic quality of the IH-35 corridor.

high↑Apr 2026[29]

Signage Regulations and Alternative Plans

Future removal of an off-site billboard and private investment in industrial flex space.

critical↓May 2026[29]

FY 2026 Taxpayer Impact Statement

The tax rate directly impacts the annual property tax bill for every homeowner in the city.

critical↑Apr 2026[26]

City Attorney and City Manager Searches

Executive search fees and future compensation packages for top city officials will be determined by these personnel processes.

critical↓May 2026[25]

City Leadership Recruitment

Executive salaries and recruitment expenses will impact the city administrative budget.

critical→May 2026[24]

Interim City Attorney Employment Terms

Legal fees will be paid to the interim firm per hourly or contracted rates.

high→Apr 2026[24]

Residential Accessory Structure Setbacks

None to the city beyond standard permit fees.

high↑Jan 2026[23]

Entrepreneurship Incubator Program

Up to $1,200,000 in Economic Development Corporation funds.

critical↓Jun 2026[23]

Police Department Headquarters Repairs

Millions of dollars in potential corrective repairs and forensic investigations.

critical↑Jan 2026[22]

Project Maiden Economic Development

Potential economic incentives or tax agreements may be proposed depending on the outcome of negotiations.

critical↑Jan 2026[22]

Charter Review Committee

Financial impacts will depend on future funding decisions and project scopes.

high↑May 2026[22]

Economic Development Negotiations with Gener8tor

An expenditure of up to $1,125,000 from economic development funds.

high↓Feb 2026[18]

Downtown Managed Parking Program

Generates net parking revenue that is deposited into a special fund for downtown infrastructure improvements.

high→Jan 2026[17]

Parks and Recreation Strategic Master Plan

The exact cost is not yet specified, but it involves an allocation of EDC funds.

critical↓Apr 2026[17]

Police Deputy Chief Promotional Process

None directly arising from this administrative certification.

Decisions during term (336)

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

Voting record (23)

18 yes5 no

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Voted yesJun 8, 2026

Utility System Revenue Program Notes ($25,005,000)

Voted yesJun 8, 2026

Eminent Domain Authorization for NBU Water System Expansion

Voted yesJun 8, 2026

Ordinance for Short-Term Rental at 1258 West San Antonio Street

Voted yesJun 8, 2026

Ordinance for Short-Term Rental at 284 Perryman Street

Voted yesMay 18, 2026

Approval of Downtown Parking Revenue Reinvestment Annual Plan

Voted noMay 11, 2026

terminate the City Attorney, Val Acevedo, effective immediately.

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

General Election Canvass Approval

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

Order June 13 Runoff Election

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

Dittlinger Mill Rezoning (Second Reading)

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

Alves Lane Rezoning (Second Reading)

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

NBU Utility System Revenue and Refunding Bonds Series 2026

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

NBU TWDB Taxable Series 2026A Lead Service Line Bonds

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

NBU Utility System Revenue Commercial Paper Notes

Voted noMay 11, 2026

Termination of City Attorney Val Acevedo

Voted yesApr 13, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

Voted yesMar 23, 2026

Councilmember Ryan motioned to deny this item.

Voted yesMar 23, 2026

Denial of Rezoning for 38 Acres on State Highway 46 West

Voted noMar 23, 2026

Denial of Rezoning for Short-Term Rental on Jackson Street

Voted yesFeb 9, 2026

TIRZ #5 Board Appointments

Voted noJan 12, 2026

motioned to approve this item.

Voted noJan 12, 2026

motioned to approve this item with the condition of a parking site plan being submitted to city staff for review and approval.

Voted yesJan 12, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda

In the news (3)