New Braunfels has a new police chief after city council members unanimously confirmed the appointment of Keith Lane to the post during its Monday meeting.
The selection of Lane, who had been serving in an interim capacity since late last year, comes following a nationwide search by the city, assisted by the Keller-based executive recruitment firm of Strategic Government Resources.
A field of 62 candidates from 15 states â including 35 from Texas â was narrowed down to four finalists who visited New Braunfels this week for in-person interviews and tours of the community and meetings with officers and employees at the police department, according to City Manager Robert Camareno.
Mondayâs New Braunfels City Council meeting will feature some housekeeping items from the May 1 election and the swearing-in of the cityâs next police chief.
Council members are expected to canvass the election of two members of the council, which would make the results official.
Incumbent Harry Bowers and Lawrence Spradley captured races for council seats representing districts 3 and 4, respectively.
According to unofficial results, Bowers defeated challenger Kevin Robles, with 1,027 votes (84.25%) to Roblesâ 192 votes (15.75%). Spradley defeated Joy Harvey, 522 votes to 475, or 52.36% to 47.64%.
Council members will also canvass the results of the special election, where all 18 proposed city charter amendments were approved by voters.