Bridgeton City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Edward Bethea

Candidate for City Council (incumbent)

11 candidates · 5 seats4 sourced positions

Edward Bethea, the incumbent, is running for Bridgeton City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 9 candidates are running for 5 seats.

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Bridgeton City Council President and chief operating officer of Gateway Community Action Partnership. Appointed to the council in June 2018, he was elected in November 2018 and 2022.

Occupation (from candidate statement): Team Edwards

Where Edward Bethea stands: positions on the record

Library referendum1 sourced position

Said at the July 21, 2026 meeting that council members are not "anti-library" and that the ballot question lets taxpayers help decide what the budget is spent on.
Own statementBridgeton City Council meeting minutes, July 21, 2026 · Jul 21, 2026

Municipal budget1 sourced position

Voted yes to adopt the 2026 municipal budget, Resolution 118-26 (passed 5-0, June 30, 2026).
Council voteBridgeton City Council meeting minutes, June 30, 2026 (special meeting) · Jun 30, 2026

Redevelopment tax exemption1 sourced position

Abstained on the ordinance amending the long-term tax exemption for Eastern Pacific Development's Phase I redevelopment project (3 yes, 1 abstention, 1 absent, July 21, 2026).
Council voteBridgeton City Council meeting minutes, July 21, 2026 · Jul 21, 2026

Federal immigration agents on city property1 sourced position

Said at the August 18, 2026 meeting that no resolution or ordinance was on the agenda so that what the city adopts has some weight, and that other municipalities' measures were reviewed.
Own statementBridgeton City Council meeting minutes, August 18, 2026 · Aug 18, 2026

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