What Your City Council Has Accomplished

Over the past three years, we have delivered measurable results for New Braunfels, strengthening public safety, improving roads and infrastructure, expanding parks and trails, and protecting taxpayers, all while working to preserve the character and quality of life that make our community special.

Accomplishments :

  • Tax rate has been reduced or remained flat
  • 9 cents lower than benchmark cities (average)
  • Achieved and maintained ISO 1 Fire Rating (keeps property insurance low)
  • Completed new Fire Station No. 7
  • Renovated Fire Station No. 5
  • Fire Training Center planned and will break ground soon
  • RFQ issued for a new Police Training Center with shooting range
  • Funded improvements to current Police shooting range
  • Implemented Mobile Integrated Health Unit
  • Completed Matrix Consulting Police Department Staffing Study and began implementing recommendations
  • 25 full time equivalent positions added to public safety
  • Implemented lateral transfer program for the Police Department
  • Implemented a sign-on incentive for certified paramedics
  • Implemented electronic case submission with Comal County
  • Preemptive Traffic Signals currently being implemented
  • $256K+ from Governor for bullet proof doors on police vehicles
  • Community Survey – 80% indicate police services are excellent or good
  • Total crime down 6% from 2024
  • Hired excellent Police Chief and Fire Chief – data driven
  • Ride the Rio Transit Service launched
  • Northwest Park (131 acres), the largest park in NB purchased
  • Northwest Park master plan in progress
  • Northwest Park hike and bike trails to open this summer
  • Zipp Family Sports Park completed and opening this summer
  • Mission Hill Park facilities are under construction
  • Willard Canyon Park acquired and opened
  • Panther Canyon Upper Rim Trail opened
  • Alligator Creek Trail completed
  • Last Public Exit improvements completed
  • Landa Park Aquatics Center renovations completed
  • Landa Lake Dam improvements are being completed right now
  • Resident River Parking Pass program implemented to increase availability for residents at no fee
  • Library Express launched
  • Right-of-Way Beautification Team created to mow and clean public rights-of-way
  • Traffic Signal Box Art implemented
  • Downtown Right-of-Way Enhancements (landscaping, pedestrian lighting, and underground utilities)
  • Partnered with McKenna on Choose Kindness Program
  • Comprehensive Downtown Parking system established with Advisory Committee
  • Westside Library completed
  • Golf Course deck renovated
  • Updated Thoroughfare Plan adopted
  • Walnut Ave (County Line to Klein)
  • Walnut Ave (Business 35 to Landa)
  • San Antonio Street (Walnut to Academy)
  • Klein Road
  • Union Avenue
  • McQueeney Road
  • Altgelt Lane
  • Hunter Road
  • Goodwin Lane/Conrads Road under construction
  • Kohlenberg Lane in final design
  • Citywide Intersection Improvements
    • Walnut & Gardenia
    • SH 46W & Hueco Springs Loop
    • SH 46W & Mission Valley Road
    • SH 46 W & 1863/Alyssa Way
    • Loop 337 & Borchers Way
  • Common Street pedestrian improvements
  • Citywide pedestrian improvements
  • Land Use Fiscal Analysis adopted
  • Transit Development Plan adopted
  • Citywide Strategic Plan adopted
  • Civic/Convention Center Expansion Feasibility underway
  • ADA Transition Plan underway
  • Comprehensive Plan update underway
  • Land Development Ordinance underway
  • Systemwide Parks Masterplan underway
  • Northwest Park Masterplan underway
  • Thoroughfare Plan update adopted
  • Arts & Culture Masterplan underway
  • Pedestrian and Bike Network Plan underway
  • $2.2M invested in underground utilities, right-of-way, sidewalks, and drainage at San Antonio Street and Guenther Ave
  • $5M invested in Northeast Lakeview College campus
  • SPARK small business development center funded
  • Early Matters New Braunfels funding (early childhood education)
  • Dry Comal Creek Floodplain Remapping funded
  • Kohlenberg Road improvements – $2.9M investment
  • NBU downtown office acquired for future partnership in hotel development
  • Land banked properties in Gruene and at Zipp Family Sports Park for future projects
  • Leveraged over $210M in private capital investments
    • Continental/Aumovio
    • Lefko
    • Costco
  • New sales tax agreement with HD Supply (10%+ boost in sales tax to general fund)
  • Rolling tax note for public safety and vehicle replacement
  • Aligned pay scales to benchmark cities to retain talent
  • Tourism Public Improvement District – working with CVB to establish
  • TIRZ 4 established for Zipp Family Sports Park
  • TIRZ 5 established for West End redevelopment
  • One Water partnership with NBU & GBRA
  • $1M ARPA funds to Appleseed Apartments
  • $1M ARPA funds to Connections
  • $1.5M NBEDC funds to New Braunfels Youth Collaborative
  • $1M ARPA funds to Crisis Center
  • $2.3M NBEDC funds to Headwaters
  • $136K+ ARPA funds to Children’s Advocacy Center
  • $2.3M ARPA funds to New Braunfels Housing Partners
  • ESD7 contract adding $900k to general fund annually
  • $2.5M from ESD7 and partnering with LCRA for emergency service radio towers
  • $4M from ESD7 for Fire Training Center
  • $315K+ from Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan for biofiltration at golf course
  • Guadalupe County Master Drainage Plan funded by the Texas Water Development Board Flood Infrastructure Fund
  • Security upgrades at Fire Stations funded by the US Dept of Homeland Security
  • Comal County partnership on Emergency Operations Center
  • Texas Municipal League Excellence Award for Public Safety
  • Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
  • Texas Transparency Trailblazer
  • Triple Crown Award
  • Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers:
    • Best Social Media Post
    • Best Planned Marketing Campaign
    • Best Planned Social Media Campaign
    • Award of Honor in Best Educational PSA Video
    • Best Recruiting Special Event
    • Award of Excellence, Best Marketing Plan or Campaign
  • Library Achievement in Excellence Award
  • Texas Recreation & Parks Society Park Development Innovation Award
  • Comal River recognized as National Recreation Trail by US Dept of Interior
  • National Recreation and Park Association Gold Medal Winner
  • Texas Recreation and Park Society State Gold Medal Winner
  • Enhanced airport status from regional to National Airport
  • Market Plaza recognized as Texas Historical Site

What We’ll Work On Next

New Braunfels is growing, and our responsibility is to guide that growth wisely. My focus for the next term is to protect the character of the town I grew up in, keep our community safe, strengthen local opportunity, and ensure development is thoughtful, financially responsible, and aligned with our long-term vision.

Projects :

  • Economic Mobility
    • Housing options
      • Town centers
      • Workforce housing
    • Job opportunities
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Childcare
  • Community Identity
    • Update Envision New Braunfels with Land Use Fiscal Analysis
    • Adopt Land Development Ordinance
      • Protect historic structures
      • Protect/increase greenspace and tree canopy
    • Arts & Culture Master Plan
    • Preserve culture and identity through events
  • Enhanced Connectivity
    • Improve and maintain transportation network serving pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, children, older individuals, individuals  with disabilities, motorists, and freight vehicles
    • Regional transportation options/services
    • Regional transportation connections
    • ADA improvements to sidewalks
  • Community Well-Being
    • Complete the Parks Master Plan
    • Pursue the next bond election to fund projects
    • Support New Braunfels Youth Collaborative
    • Work with Police, Fire, and non-profits to mitigate non-emergency responses
    • Improve community connectivity, encourage alternate modes of transportation, and support healthier lifestyles
  • Organizational Excellence
    • Customer satisfaction surveys to look for areas to improve
    • Stakeholder workshops and focus groups to identify areas to improve
    • Recruitment and succession planning for the best workforce
    • Use data for staffing and resource allocations
  • Work on community wealth building to keep taxes as low as possible
    • Primary jobs
    • Tourism
    • Industrial/Commercial property tax base
  • Expand signal box art program and other outdoor art installations
  • Add additional park land and trails
  • More multimodal transportation options
  • Make sure PD & FD have the staff and resources they need to keep us safe
  • Drought tolerant landscaping in Land Development Ordinance
  • Update Drought Contingency Plan and align conservation steps with surrounding entities
  • Increase energy resiliency, reliability, and affordability with thermal generation and battery storage
  • Preserve our historic buildings and cultural events
  • Community involvement and visibility
Canyon High School
Texas A&M University
St. Mary’s School of Law
Service to Community

Meet Neal

Roy “Neal” Linnartz was born and raised in New Braunfels by parents who instilled a love of their community in him. He graduated from Canyon High School, received a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M, and earned his Juris Doctorate from St. Mary’s University School of Law.

Neal married the love of his life, Teresa, in 2005, and they live in New Braunfels with their dog, Essie.

When not helping clients with legal issues, Neal devotes time to serving his community. Neal has current and past service to the New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation, City of New Braunfels Building Standards Commission, Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce, State Bar of Texas, Comal County Bar Association, Central Texas Dispute Resolution Center, Wurstfest Association of New Braunfels, Sophienburg Museum & Archives, Braunfels Foundation Trust, New Braunfels Elks Lodge, Comal Education Foundation, and Gruene Lions, among others.

Voting Information

Neal is grateful for the encouragement, prayers, and support from across our community. One of the most important ways you can help is by voting. Local elections are often decided by a small number of ballots, and every vote truly matters. Please make a plan to vote early or on Election Day and help shape the future of New Braunfels.

Register to Vote – Deadline April 2, 2026

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Early Voting Dates

Monday, April 20 - Friday, April 24: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday, April 21 - CLOSED
Saturday, April 25: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Monday, April 27 - Tuesday, April 28: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Early Voting Locations

Comal County Elections Office
396 N. Seguin Avenue, New Braunfels, Texas

Comal County Offices (Church Hill Annex Training Room, Suite 1400)
1345 Church Hill Drive, New Braunfels, Texas

Garden Ridge City Hall (Municipal Court Room)
9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge, Texas

Election Day Voting

May 2, 2026, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Election Day Voting Locations

New Braunfels City Hall (Foyer)
550 Landa Street, New Braunfels, Texas

Garden Ridge City Hall (Municipal Court Room)
9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge, Texas

Westside Public Library
2932 S. IH 35, New Braunfels, Texas

New Braunfels Library (Large Meeting Room)
700 E. Common Street, New Braunfels, Texas

Comal County Offices (Church Hill Annex Training Room, Suite 1400)
1345 Church Hill Drive, New Braunfels, Texas

Eden Hill (Town Hall)
631 Lakeview Boulevard, New Braunfels, Texas

Gruene Methodist Church (Mission and Outreach Building)
2629 E. Common Street, New Braunfels, Texas

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