Dearest Citizens of New Braunfels,
My name is Mary Ann Labowski and I am the sitting District 5 Councilwoman. Before I request your support for my re-election and before I tell you where I stand and what I’m fighting for, I want you to know something far more important…I am one of you! I was born and raised in this city, I’ve built my family here, and when I look at the future of New Braunfels, I don’t just see policy or politics. I see my children and grandchildren’s hometown. I see our City’s future…and that impacts everything about the way I show up for this community.
New Braunfels isn’t just my home, it’s my heart. I was born here, raised here, and as a third-generation resident and proud NBHS Class of 1984 graduate, my roots in this city run deeper than I could ever put into words. I’ve raised five children on these streets, watched four grandchildren begin to discover the same magic I fell in love with as a little girl, and spent a lifetime pouring everything I have back into the community that shaped me. That is not something I take lightly and it is exactly why I fight so hard to protect it.
Because here’s what I know to be true: New Braunfels is one of the most special places in the state of Texas. Our German and Mexican heritage, our festivals, our history, our sense of community, these are not just charming backdrops, they are the soul of who we are. And as we grow, and as more families discover what we’ve always known about this city, it is our responsibility to make sure that this core value is never sacrificed for the sake of short-term development. Our children and grandchildren deserve to grow up in a city that still feels like New Braunfels, where they can walk the same historic streets, celebrate the same traditions, and feel that same deep sense of belonging that has defined generations of our families.
As your District 5 City Council Member, elected in 2023 with 79.2% of the vote, I have made that responsibility the foundation of every decision I make. I’m proud to be the first Councilwoman in New Braunfels history to earn the Texas Municipal League’s Certified Municipal Official designation, and I was honored to receive the President’s Award for the most education hours statewide among the top five officials because I believe that serving you well means continuing my personal development to learn and understand how to represent my District and the City. I’ve voted to protect our local roadways, stood against overdevelopment that would have strained our schools and neighborhoods, and fought to ensure our families and businesses aren’t priced out of the downtown they love.
My commitment to this city goes far beyond the council chamber. For nine years I served as Chair of the New Braunfels Día de los Muertos Festival, growing it into what has been recognized as Texas’ Best Community Event — drawing over 10,000 people and raising scholarship funds for our next generation. I’ve been a lifelong champion of Wurstfest, Folkfest, and the Sophienburg, a past Chair of the Hispanic Business Alliance, and Chamber Blue Coat Ambassador.
My campaign for re-election on May 2, 2026 is built on three words: Plan, Preserve, and Protect. I will keep fighting to improve our infrastructure, support our police and fire departments, work to ease the property tax burden on our hardworking families, safeguard our downtown historic district, and champion the kind of responsible, thoughtful growth that adds to this city’s story rather than rewriting it. New Braunfels can grow and still be New Braunfels — but only if we are intentional, only if we are vigilant, and only if we never lose sight of what makes this place worth fighting for.
With faith in God, love for family, and an unshakeable pride in our culture and heritage, I personally commit to never forgetting who I serve, never losing sight of what we’re protecting, and striving to ensure that every citizen of New Braunfels feels heard, valued, and proud of the city we share.
Thank you in advance and I truly appreciate your support!
Mary Ann Labowski