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