One Voice: Faith, Leadership, and the Future of New Braunfels
First and foremost, Angela Allen is a follower of Christ, a mother of four beautiful children, and a dedicated community leader in New Braunfels. For over a decade, she has been a consistent voice for the people—showing up, speaking out, and standing firm. Since 2022, she has served on the Planning Commission, opposing overdevelopment and advocating for responsible growth. Angela has engaged at every level of local government to represent residents. She is committed to listening, leading with integrity, and preserving the Texas Hill Country while protecting the future of New Braunfels for generations to come.
Q: If elected, how would you support a thriving local economy, particularly small businesses, and ensure City policies encourage investment and long term economic vitality?
A: A thriving local economy starts with strong, local businesses. I will focus on creating a business environment where small businesses can grow, succeed, and stay rooted in New Braunfels. First, we need to streamline processes at City Hall, making permitting, inspections, and approvals more efficient and predictable. Time is money for small business owners, and unnecessary delays hurt growth and investment. I would also like to prioritize revitalizing our downtown, historical areas.
Q: How are roads and major infrastructure projects funded, and what approach would you take to ensure infrastructure keeps pace with, or gets ahead of, growth?
A: Roads and major infrastructure are funded through a combination of sources: local property and sales taxes, bonds approved by voters, impact fees on new development, and state or federal funding when available. Utilities like water and sewer are often funded through ratepayer revenue and long-term capital improvement plans.
Second, we must ensure growth pays for growth. Impact fees and developer contributions should be structured so existing residents are not subsidizing new development or forced to carry the burden of fixing outdated systems.
Third, I support long-term, transparent capital improvement planning that prioritizes critical infrastructure needs based on data—not politics—and clearly communicates timelines to the public.
Fourth, we must actively pursue state and regional partnerships to secure funding for major road projects, rather than relying solely on local taxpayers.
Q: What is your vision for long range planning in our city, and how would you balance proactive infrastructure investment with responsible fiscal management as the community grows?
A: We must take an honest look at how much land we truly have left—because once it’s developed, we don’t get it back. That reality should guide every long-range decision we make.
That’s why I support being very intentional with zoning and using tools like Planned Unit Developments, or PUDs, the right way. Not as a workaround, but as a strategy to design thoughtful communities with green space, infrastructure, and a mix of uses that reflect what we want New Braunfels to become.
This is how we take control of our future—by planning ahead, not reacting project by project.
We must preserve our small-town feel while we grow. That means supporting local small businesses and also attracting the right kind of employers—those that bring strong sales tax revenue and quality, livable-wage jobs.
Growth should strengthen our city, not change it beyond recognition.