About Bethaney
With more than 25 years of experience as an Office and Finance Manager, Bethaney brings strong organizational, financial, and leadership skills to everything she does. She has also generously shared those skills by volunteering as a bookkeeper for small businesses and community organizations.
Morgan County is Home
Bethaney Latham has proudly called Morgan County home since first grade and currently lives in Martinsville with her husband and son. She is blessed to have their other three children and four grandchildren close by who also live in Morgan County. Deeply rooted in the community, Bethaney is a lifelong servant leader who believes in showing up, listening, and doing the work that strengthens families and neighborhoods.
Servant Leadership
Bethaney’s heart for service extends far beyond the office. She is the Executive Director of the Morgan County Leadership Academy, where she works to develop and empower the next generation of servant leaders within the county. She has coached youth soccer and gymnastics, mentored young people, and actively serves on nonprofit boards and civic clubs. She also co-leads community events that bring people together and strengthen community connections.
Health & Wellbeing
Bethaney also cares deeply about protecting Morgan County’s natural resources and public health. She currently serves as a project manager for a research initiative studying the human health effects of contamination in local water and soil—work focused on safeguarding families today while preserving the county for future generations.
In times of crisis, Bethaney has stepped up to lead and co-lead disaster relief efforts—organizing more than 1,000 meals and emergency shelter, while also coordinating the collection and distribution of critical supplies for multiple severely damaged areas. Through her leadership and collaboration, she has also helped co-lead fundraising efforts totaling more than $500,000 for families and organizations in need.
As Morgan County Commissioner, Bethaney Latham will bring this same hands-on leadership, fiscal responsibility, and people-first approach to every decision—putting Morgan County first, every decision, every day.
Putting Morgan County First
Bethaney Latham is committed to practical leadership, responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars, and protecting the quality of life and general well-being in Morgan County.
Key Priorities
Infrastructure That Works
Bethaney will prioritize well-maintained roads, essential services, and county facilities, because safe infrastructure supports families, businesses, and first responders.
Responsible Use of Tax Dollars
She believes in transparent budgeting, careful oversight of county spending, and fair, competitive contracting to ensure every dollar works for residents.
Economic Growth with Local Values
Bethaney supports attracting and retaining good-paying jobs while preserving Morgan County’s rural character and small-town strength by listening to the residents and voting accordingly.
Public Safety & Essential Services
From emergency management to waste services and mental health support, Bethaney will strengthen the services residents rely on every day.
Efficient County Government
She will support county employees, manage benefits responsibly, and appoint qualified, ethical leaders to boards and commissions.
Why I’m Running
Friends and Neighbors,
I’m Bethaney Latham, and I’m running for Morgan County Commissioner because I believe local government should work for the people who live here. That starts with the basics: safe roads, strong communities, and public interests we can depend on. Infrastructure isn’t political. It’s practical. I also believe every tax dollar matters. As commissioner, I’ll focus on transparent budgeting, responsible spending, and fair contracts… because this is your money.
We need economic growth, but growth that fits Morgan County. I’ll work to attract good jobs while protecting our rural character and community values. Public safety and essential services matter too. From emergency management to mental health support, Government should show up when people need it most.
Finally, I believe in honest governance and fair elections. People deserve to trust their local government. It starts with listening, and results in action. I’m running to listen, to lead responsibly, and to put Morgan County first.
I’d be honored to earn your support. Tell your friends, attend a campaign event, or simply vote for me in the May Primary; I’m grateful to represent YOU!