Frequently Asked Questions
Forward With Felicia
How do I contact the campaign team?
You can reach the campaign directly through the support portal or Mobile App .
Whether you have a question, need materials, want to volunteer, or want to host a community gathering, the support portal or Mobile App ensures your message reaches the right member of the team quickly and efficiently.
How does the campaign share updates and information?
We share updates through multiple channels so people can stay informed in the way that works best for them. The F.A.N. mobile app is used for quick alerts, event reminders, and important announcements. Email updates provide longer messages, behind-the-scenes insight, and detailed campaign information.
Social media is used for public engagement, but it is not our primary communication system. Our priority is clear, direct, and reliable information — without noise or misinformation.
Can I host a house meeting or community gathering?
Yes. If you want to bring neighbors, friends, or community members together to meet Felicia, learn about the campaign, or discuss local issues, we will support you. House meetings are one of the most powerful tools in local elections because they allow people to ask questions, hear directly from the candidate, and connect in a genuine, personal setting.
If you’d like to host one, you can request support through the F.A.N. portal , and we’ll help with planning, materials, and scheduling. You don’t need a large space — just a willingness to bring people together for real conversation.
How does canvassing, phone banking, and voter outreach work?
Our voter outreach is built on clarity, respect, and honest conversation. Volunteers receive training before they knock doors or make calls, so they feel confident, informed, and supported every step of the way. Canvassing teams work in pairs, use clear scripts, and always prioritize safety and kindness. Phone banking follows the same approach — no pressure, no pushiness, just information and connection.
We also use digital outreach for people who prefer texts, emails, or online tools. Our goal is simple: meet people where they are, answer their questions, and make civic engagement feel approachable. Every volunteer plays a part in helping voters understand what this election means for District 4.
What issues does Felicia focus on?
Felicia’s priorities come from real conversations with real people — not party agendas or political talking points. Her focus is on the issues that shape everyday life in District 4: responsible growth, water protection, transparency in city decisions, neighborhood safety, accessible public information, and a more balanced approach to development that respects both families and long-time residents.
She believes in a City Council that represents all people, not just those with influence or access. That includes protecting our aquifer, improving communication between the city and the community, ensuring that development doesn’t outpace infrastructure, and building a local government that is open, honest, and easy for people to engage with. These aren’t abstract issues — they affect schools, traffic, housing, water rates, and the overall quality of life in New Braunfels.
How do I donate to the campaign?
Campaign donations are handled separately from the nonprofit and must follow strict legal guidelines. All contributions go directly to the Forward With Felicia campaign account and are used for voter outreach, printing, advertising, events, and the tools it takes to run a fully compliant City Council campaign.
You can donate securely through ActBlue using this link:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/feliciarayowensEvery contribution — no matter the amount — helps move this campaign forward and ensures District 4 has representation that actually reflects the people who live here.
How do I volunteer for the campaign?
Volunteering for the campaign starts with one step: signing up through the F.A.N. volunteer portal . Campaign volunteer roles are listed there, and once you apply, you’ll receive a follow-up message with next steps and access to the campaign’s organizing space.
Volunteer roles include canvassing, phone banking, outreach, events, research, digital support, and neighborhood engagement. You don’t need experience — you just need a willingness to learn and a commitment to helping District 4 move forward. You can sign up here:
How is the campaign connected to F.A.N., Inc.?
The campaign is separate from Felicia’s Action Network (F.A.N.), Inc. F.A.N. is a Texas-registered nonprofit focused on civic education, community organizing, and public engagement. The campaign is the political arm of Felicia’s public work — with its own legal requirements, financial rules, and reporting obligations.
There is no financial overlap and no shared campaign resources. The only connection is values. Both are rooted in transparency, community power, and representation. F.A.N. helps people understand how their government works. The campaign asks voters to choose leadership that reflects those values on the City Council.
How is the campaign connected to F.A.N., Inc.?
The campaign is separate from Felicia’s Action Network (F.A.N.), Inc. F.A.N. is a Texas-registered nonprofit focused on civic education, community organizing, and public engagement. The campaign is the political arm of Felicia’s public work — with its own legal requirements, financial rules, and reporting obligations.
There is no financial overlap and no shared campaign resources. The only connection is values. Both are rooted in transparency, community power, and representation. F.A.N. helps people understand how their government works. The campaign asks voters to choose leadership that reflects those values on the City Council.
What does “Forward With Felicia” mean?
“Forward With Felicia” is the vision behind this campaign. It means moving the city forward with leadership that is honest, accessible, informed, and community-driven. It means lifting the voices of residents who feel ignored or dismissed. It means building a New Braunfels where development is thoughtful, transparency is standard, and decisions reflect the needs of working families — not just the loudest or most powerful voices in the room.
Why is Felicia running?
Felicia is running because representation matters — and right now, too many voices in our community are missing from the table. Our City Council should reflect the full reality of New Braunfels, not just a small circle of people who have decided they know what’s best for everyone else. Felicia is stepping forward because she is tired of decisions being made about people without ever being made with them.
For years, important choices have been shaped by individuals who have never met her, never asked for her perspective, and never considered how their decisions impact families outside their own circles. That’s not representation — it’s assumption. And it leaves entire neighborhoods unheard.
Felicia is running to change that. She believes a healthy city includes the voices, needs, and lived experiences of all its residents — families, working people, long-time locals, newcomers, young adults, retirees, and communities that rarely get the chance to speak for themselves. Her campaign is about bringing real representation, real communication, and real accountability back to District 4, so no one feels invisible or spoken for ever again.
What office is Felicia running for?
Felicia is running for New Braunfels City Council – District 4. This is a local, nonpartisan race focused on the issues that directly affect families, neighborhoods, and the future of our city. City Council members make decisions that shape daily life — from development and water policy to safety, transparency, and how tax dollars are spent. This campaign is about bringing accountability, clarity, and community-centered leadership back to District 4.