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Colette Nies never expected her volunteerism to turn into a philosophical battle that could change the city of New Braunfels. Nies, a Democrat fresh off losing to Precinct 3 Commissioner Kevin Webb last November, applied for a mayoral appointment to the city Housing Authority Board of Commissioners for a term ending in January 2023. âAffordable housing was part of my election platform,â she said. âI used to testify before the Texas House and Senate on those issues â it was in my wheelhouse. Colette Nies âMy latest board position was up and felt I could make a difference being on another board (Heritage Commission), which is why I applied for the housing board.â ....