Meet Dan Carter

Dan Carter currently serves as First Selectman of Bethel, where he leads with integrity, accessibility, and a focus on practical solutions.

A U.S. Air Force veteran and former State Representative, Dan has spent his life in service to others—whether flying missions, crafting legislation, or helping Bethel families navigate town government. His time in Hartford was marked by bipartisan work to improve public health, education, and budgeting.

Dan brings that same hands-on, community-first approach to his work as First Selectman. He’s committed to keeping Bethel affordable, responsive, and forward-looking—while preserving the small-town values that make it such a special place to live.