Photos: Newly elected city officials take oath of office

City of New Bern elected officials take oath of office during Board of Aldermen meeting on Dec. 9, 2025.

Superior Court Judge Gus Willis administers oath to Alderman Trey Ferguson of Ward 1. (Photo by Wendy Card)
Superior Court Judge Gus Willis administers oath to Alderman Trey Ferguson of Ward 1. (Photo by Wendy Card)
Latisha Bell administers oath to Alderman Sharon Bryant of Ward 2. (Photo by Wendy Card)
Latisha Bell administers oath to Alderman Sharon Bryant of Ward 2. (Photo by Wendy Card)
Superior Court Judge Gus Willis administers oath to Alderman Bobby Aster of Ward 3. (Photo by Wendy Card)
Superior Court Judge Gus Willis administers oath to Alderman Bobby Aster of Ward 3. (Photo by Wendy Card)
Superior Court Judge Gus Willis administers oath to Alderman Lainy White of Ward 4. (Photo by Wendy Card)
Superior Court Judge Gus Willis administers oath to Alderman Lainy White of Ward 4. (Photo by Wendy Card)
City Clerk Brenda Blanco administers oath to Alderman Barbara Best of Ward 5. (Photo by Wendy Card)
City Clerk Brenda Blanco administers oath to Alderman Barbara Best of Ward 5. (Photo by Wendy Card)
Superior Court Judge Gus Willis administers oath to Alderman Dana Outlaw of Ward 6. (Photo by Wendy Card)
Superior Court Judge Gus Willis administers oath to Alderman Dana Outlaw of Ward 6. (Photo by Wendy Card)
Superior Court Judge Gus Willis administers oath to Mayor Jeffrey Odham. (Photo by Wendy Card)
Superior Court Judge Gus Willis administers oath to Mayor Jeffrey Odham. (Photo by Wendy Card)

By Wendy Card, editor. Send an email with questions or comments.