Bethel City Council

Greg Schiedler is a certified write-in candidate running alongside three regular candidates for four seats on the Bethel City Council. He spoke with KYUK about his motivation for running for office and what he says he can bring to the table.

Teresa Keller is one of three regular candidates, alongside one certified write-in candidate, running for four seats on the Bethel City Council. She spoke with KYUK about her motivation for running for office and what she wants to focus on in the community.

Mark Springer is one of three regular candidates running for four seats on Bethel City Council. He sat down with KYUK to talk about his motivation for running for office and what he wants to focus on in the community.

Kelsi Kime is one of three candidates running for four seats on the Bethel City Council. She spoke with KYUK about her motivation for running for office and what she wants to focus on in the community.

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.