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New Braunfels
NL

Neal Linnartz

Mayor2023–2026

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At a glance

News mentions
5

Term ending Jun 22, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
26
Total speaking time
3:17:39
Avg per meeting
7:36
Segments
3535

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

Voting record (21)

16 yes2 no3 abstained

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In the news (5)