City Government Structure

The City of New Berlin, Texas is a Type B General Law city incorporated under the provisions of Chapter 7 of the Texas Local Government Code. The election to incorporate was certified by the Guadaupe County Judge on June 9, 1975. The City is managed by an elected Mayor and a board of 5 elected Aldermen (council members). The City Marshal is an appointed position. City elections are in November for expiring two-year terms for these volunteer positions. Currently there are two paid staff positions (part-time hours), see Contact Us Section for hours. The current elected officials and staff member are:

Mayor

Walter Williams

Term End: Nov 2024

Alderman

Erika Gonzales

Term End: Nov 2023

Alderman

Beverly Felts

Term End: Nov 2024

Alderman

Mike Hale

Term End: Nov 2023

Alderman

Kim Schlichting

Term End: Nov 2024

Alderman

Joyce Wolfe

Term End: Nov 2023

City Secretary

Roxann Pullin

Hired June 2022

Planning & Zoning Commission

Diana Flippo Strey, Chairperson

Term End: 2023

Planning & Zoning Commission

Sharon Berger

Term End: 2024

Planning & Zoning Commission

Rae Flippo Howell

Term End: 2024

Municipal Judge

Honorable Jacqueline Ott

City Marshal

Terreal Hatcher

Appointed 2021

City Administrator/Treasurer

Mindy Paxton

Hired January 2022

Planning & Zoning Commission

Jeff Wurzbach, Vice Chairman

Term End: 2023

Planning & Zoning Commission

E.J. Trivette

Term End: 2024

Municipal Court Clerk

Taylor Light