Michael French
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 21
- Total speaking time
- 4:29:55
- Avg per meeting
- 12:51
- Segments
- 5950
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Top issues during term (20)
FY 2027 Proposed Budget
Average homestead property taxes will increase by approximately $13 annually.
Automated License Plate Reader Program
Operates within approved police department budgetary allocations and grant funding.
Short-Term Rental Zoning
Property values and neighborhood stability could be affected by commercial intrusions into residential areas.
2026 Roadway Impact Fee Rate Review
Ensures transparency and legal compliance in handling public development funds.
Police Union Meet and Confer Agreement Amendments
Financial impacts depend on the specific compensation and benefit terms negotiated in the agreement amendments.
Infrastructure and Growth
Involves a $1,400,000 EDC expenditure plus engineering contract costs.
Commercial Design Standards
The impact depends on whether the deviation affects property values or the aesthetic quality of the IH-35 corridor.
Signage Regulations and Alternative Plans
Future removal of an off-site billboard and private investment in industrial flex space.
FY 2026 Taxpayer Impact Statement
The tax rate directly impacts the annual property tax bill for every homeowner in the city.
City Attorney and City Manager Searches
Executive search fees and future compensation packages for top city officials will be determined by these personnel processes.
City Leadership Recruitment
Executive salaries and recruitment expenses will impact the city administrative budget.
Interim City Attorney Employment Terms
Legal fees will be paid to the interim firm per hourly or contracted rates.
Residential Accessory Structure Setbacks
None to the city beyond standard permit fees.
Entrepreneurship Incubator Program
Up to $1,200,000 in Economic Development Corporation funds.
Police Department Headquarters Repairs
Millions of dollars in potential corrective repairs and forensic investigations.
Project Maiden Economic Development
Potential economic incentives or tax agreements may be proposed depending on the outcome of negotiations.
Charter Review Committee
Financial impacts will depend on future funding decisions and project scopes.
Economic Development Negotiations with Gener8tor
An expenditure of up to $1,125,000 from economic development funds.
Park at Dogwood Affordable Housing Impact Fee Waiver
Up to $500,000 in EDC funds.
Solid Waste Residential Services Rate Adjustments
May adjust monthly solid waste utility fees for residents across the city.
Decisions during term (260)
Recorded while French was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of September 1st, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes
PZ26-0302 Rezoning at 1283 State Highway 46 South
SUP26-266 Short-Term Rental Rezoning at 1330 Fieldcrest
SUP26-287 Short-Term Rental Rezoning at 242 East Austin Street
SUP26-313 Short-Term Rental Rezoning at 1064 Comal Avenue
Approval of September 15, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approval of May 14, 2026 Minutes
FY 2027 Proposed Reinvestment Zone No. 1/New Braunfels Development Authority Funds
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of May 14, 2026 Minutes
Approval of FY 2027 Proposed Reinvestment Zone No. 1 / New Braunfels Development Authority Funds
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the minutes from May 14, 2026. 26-1124 A)
Approval of Drought Stage Ordinance Amendments
Lowering Speed Limits on Lake Front Avenue Residential Area
Approval of Bicycle and Pedestrian Network Plan
Approval of ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan
Issuance of Certificates of Obligation for South Castell Drainage
Approval of NBEDC Trail and Park Access Lease
Approval of the city council September 8, 2026, the September 10, 2026 special meeting minutes, and the September 14, 2026 regular and executive session meeting minutes.
Approval of a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement with Software One for citywide software licenses.
Voting record (30)
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Approval of Drought Stage Ordinance Amendments
Ordinance No. 2026-51: 2026 Ad Valorem Tax Rate (First Reading)
Mayor Pro Tem Capizzi motioned to approve this item.
Councilmember Labowski motioned to approve amendment A of this item.
Councilmember Labowski motioned to approve this item.
Councilmember Labowski motioned to approve amendment B of this item.
Divine Way Parking Prohibition Second Reading
Irrigation Drought Surcharges Ordinance Second Reading
Mayfair DDCD Amendments
Mayfair Development Agreement Amendments
Eminent Domain Authorization for Barbarosa Road and Saur Lane
Issuance of Tax Notes Series 2026
Councilmember Spradley motioned to approve this item.
Councilmember Edwards motioned to amend the approval by adding a delay in the billing structure until October 2027.
Councilmember Spradley motioned to approved this item.
Approval of Consent Agenda Items A and G
Drought Contingency Ordinance Amendment (First Reading)
Rezoning for 256 East Austin Street
Retain Law Offices of Ryan Henry for Police Headquarters Investigation
Councilmember Labowski motioned to approve this item.
motioned to approve this item.
Approval of FY 2026 Special Revenue Fund Budget Amendment
Approval of Consent for Mayfair Master District Bonds
Appointment of Nathan Brown as Interim City Attorney
to approve this item.
to approve this item.
Approval of Budget Amendment for City Attorney Department
Approval of Loan Forgiveness for New Braunfels National Airport
Election of Mayor Pro Tem
Voted against the appointment of Councilmember Capizzi.