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Vice Mayor Curtis Bethany Elected Vice President of the Virginia Municipal League (VML) Board of Directors
Newport News Vice Mayor Curtis Bethany III has been elected to serve a one-year term as Vice President of the Virginia Municipal League (VML) Board of Directors during the organization’s recent annual conference in Roanoke, Virginia
2025 - Newport News, VA — Newport News Vice Mayor Curtis Bethany III has been elected to serve a one-year term as Vice President of the Virginia Municipal League (VML) Board of Directors during the organization’s recent annual conference in Roanoke, Virginia.
The Virginia Municipal League represents the Commonwealth’s cities, towns, and counties, advocating for strong local governance and providing training, resources, and legislative support to municipal leaders across Virginia.
“I am honored to be elected as Vice President of the Virginia Municipal League’s Board of Directors,” said Vice Mayor Bethany. “This opportunity allows me to represent the City of Newport News while collaborating with dedicated leaders from across the Commonwealth to strengthen local government. I look forward to advancing initiatives that empower our communities, promote innovation, and ensure that every resident benefits from effective, forward-thinking leadership.”
Bethany represents Newport News’ North District and is in his third year of his first term on the City Council. As the youngest Vice Mayor in Newport News history, he chairs the Financial and Governmental Performance Committee and serves as liaison to both the Charter Review Committee and the Virginia Peninsula Community College (VPCC) Board.
In addition to his work with VML, Bethany also serves on the National League of Cities’ (NLC) Finance, Administration, and Intergovernmental Relations, and Council committees, where he collaborates with municipal leaders nationwide to address shared challenges and develop innovative policy solutions.
Bethany holds a Master of Arts in Public Policy, with a concentration in Public Administration, from Liberty University. He is a graduate of VPCC and Old Dominion University. He has earned a Business Analytics Certification from Cornell University, enhancing his expertise in governance and data-driven decision-making.
For more information, visit vml.org.
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Vice Mayor Appointed to serve on two NLC Committees
Newport News Vice Mayor Curtis D. Bethany III has been appointed to serve on two National League of Cities (NLC) committees.
2025 - Vice Mayor Curtis D. Bethany III has been appointed to serve a one-year term on the National League of Cities (NLC) Finance Administration, and Intergovernmental Relations, and Large Cities Council Committees, effective Monday, Jan. 20.
Bethany represents the city’s North District and is in the third year of his first term on the City Council. As the youngest Vice Mayor in Newport News history, he chairs the Financial and Governmental Performance Committee and serves as liaison to the Charter Review Committee and the Virginia Peninsula Community College Board. Additionally, Bethany serves on the Board of Directors for the Virginia Municipal League (VML).
The NLC is an organization comprised of city, town, and village leaders focused on improving the quality of life for their current and future constituents. With more than 100 years of dedication to the strength and advancement of local governments, NLC has gained the trust and support of more than 2,700 cities across the nation. Their mission is to relentlessly advocate for and protect the interests of cities, towns, and villages by influencing federal policy, strengthening local leadership, and driving innovative solutions.
For more information about the NLC and its initiatives, visit https://www.nlc.org/about/.
Vice Mayor Curtis Bethany Co-leads Taskforce
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