​The Town of Bethany officially began in 1853. It operates under its original Virginia Charter. Most of the town is an Historic District. The Town Council and the Mayor meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the newly remodeled Bethany Community Building located next to the town park.  Elected Town officials serve a two year term. Elections are held at the Community Center on the second Tuesday in June.  

 

Town of Bethany Officials

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• Mayor: Thomas Furbee (from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027).

• Recorder: Helen Moren (from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027)

• Council Members (2025 to 2027): Jan Forsty, Becky Pauls, Jennifer Knisley, Jay Eisenhauer, Patrick Sutherland.

• Town Judge:  Khali Carpenter 

• Town Prosecutor TBA

• Court Clerk TBA

• Solicitor: Mark D. Panepinto

• Treasurer: Mark Bolen

• Chief of Police: Sara Dent

• Streets & Sanitation:  Mark Bolen, Manager  E-mail at: bethanysanitationdept@gmail.com

• Greater Bethany Area Volunteer Fire Department Chief:  Edward Stough

Bethany Municipal Planning Commission

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• Current President: To be named

• Vice President: To be named

• Secretary: To be named

• Members: Aaron Anslow, Kevin Clancy, Dan Harry, Corey Mitchell, Heather Stone, Bill Steigerwald