Bethel City Council

Three candidates have filed to run for the four open seats on Bethel City Council. That leaves a seat open for the possibility of a write-in campaign.

A Bethel Police detective has been honored with one of local law enforcement’s highest honors for saving a child’s life. Detective Daniela Cordoba was recognized for her quick action and compassion at a recent city council meeting.

An ordinance to amend the city’s alcohol code was introduced by Bethel Mayor Rose “Sugar” Henderson. She said the move is based on concerns that Fili’s Pizza was flouting the rules with a series of parties the restaurant hosted beginning in February.

Bethel's City Council ultimately appointed insurance agent John Lloyd to sit on the council to fill a vacant seat, but was divided on which of two candidates to appoint. After three rounds of tied votes, that resulted in a straw drawing.

Candidates must be registered to vote in Alaska, have lived in Bethel for at least one year, and must submit a letter of intent to the city clerk's office by 5 p.m on Feb. 4, either in person or by emailing cityclerk@cityofbethel.net.

Bethel City Council’s final meeting of the year on Dec. 19 brought a level of public engagement rarely seen at City Hall.

One month into the permanent position, Lori Strickler says she's already started tackling goals that have long been on her mind.

On Nov. 26, the Bethel City Council approved a contract for Lori Strickler to take on the critically important role of administering the city’s day-to-day operations.

Henderson will be taking over leadership of the Bethel City Council from former mayor and current council member Mark Springer.

Preliminary results are in from Bethel's municipal election and rural school board elections in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. One of the seats on Bethel City Council is still too close to call.