Bethel has both a new mayor and new vice mayor. The Bethel City Council met on Oct. 18 and appointed the positions. For mayor, the council chose Mark Springer; for vice mayor, the body selected Conrad “CJ” McCormick.
Bethel is a second-class city. Under this designation, the mayor’s primary function is to facilitate public meetings. The vice mayor facilitates when the mayor is absent.
Bethel’s mayoral position was previously held by Michelle DeWitt, who still serves on the council. Haley Hanson served as vice mayor, but did not run for re-election and no longer sits on the council.
Each Bethel City Council member was also appointed to a city committee or commission seat during last night’s meeting.
- Mayor Mark Springer - Public Works Committee
- Vice Mayor Conrad “CJ” McCormick - Public Safety and Transportation Commission
- Perry Barr - Community Action Grant Committee
- Michelle DeWitt - Community Parks and Recreation Committee
- Rose “Sugar” Henderson - Planning Commission
- Mary Beth Hessler - Port Commission
- Eric Whitney - Finance Committee