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New Braunfels
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Michael French

Mayor2026-2029

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At a glance

News mentions
10

Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
21
Total speaking time
4:29:55
Avg per meeting
12:51
Segments
5950

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Filtered to Taxes Budget

Top issues during term (12)(Taxes Budget)

critical→Aug 2026[71]

FY 2027 Proposed Budget

Average homestead property taxes will increase by approximately $13 annually.

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.

high↑Apr 2026[14]

Airport Financial Sustainability

Forgiving the loan affects outstanding receivables and reinvests capital into aviation infrastructure.

high↓Jul 2026[10]

Use of Certificates of Obligation

A $9.6 million debt issuance for drainage and street improvements paid through EDC sales tax revenues.

medium↑Sep 2026[10]

FY 2027-FY 2032 Financial Projections

Provides a multi-year financial outlook guiding future capital projects and debt service obligations.

high↑Sep 2026[10]

FY 2027 Reinvestment Zone and Development Authority Budget

Allocates funds and establishes the annual budget for Reinvestment Zone No. 1 and the Development Authority for fiscal year 2027.

medium↑Sep 2026[10]

FY 2027-2032 Financial Projections

Outlines long-term revenue projections and fiscal planning parameters through 2032.

high↓Jan 2026[9]

Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #3

Reserves $90,495 for capital projects, allocates $60,000 for grants, and retains $30,000 for parking.

critical↓Sep 2026[5]

2026 Ad Valorem Tax Rate

Average homestead property owners will see an estimated $13 increase in annual city property taxes.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Employee Compensation and Tiered Cost-of-Living Adjustments

A tiered COLA structure would reallocate compensation funds toward lower-wage tiers without significantly altering the overall personnel budget.

medium↓Apr 2026[2]

Strategic Plan Progress

The plan guides the allocation of city resources and future bond investments.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Economic Development Transparency

The policy changes could allow for more city funds to be used for private business incentives.

Decisions during term (0)

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

No decisions found matching Taxes Budget.