City Officials
Elected officials for New Bern, NC — their promises, tenure record, and accountability.
City Council
J"F
James "Trey" Ferguson
Ward 1 Alderman2025–2029 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
SCB
Sharon C. Bryant
Ward 2 Alderman2025–2029 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
R"A
Robert "Bobby" Aster
Ward 3 AldermanWard 3: 2025-2029 term. NC seat convention: first Monday in December (G.S.); elected Nov 2025 (ward/mayor), 4-year term ends first Monday of Dec 2029 = 2029-12-03. Sworn in Dec 9 2025 (newbernnow.com coverage). Start = first Monday Dec 2025; earlier Ward 3 service from 2022 (start unconfirmed).
2 news mentions
LW
Lainy White
Ward 4 Alderman2025–2029 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
1 news mention
BJB
Barbara J. Best
Ward 5 Alderman2017–2029 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
9 news mentions
DEO
Dana E. Outlaw
Ward 6 Alderman2025–2029 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)