Bethany Carson-Ferris currently serves as the Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. Bethany was elected to represent the Carrick Castle DEA in 2023 and has been active in local politics in a number of roles over the past fourteen years. She is a Public Affairs Manager for a leading veterans charity in the United Kingdom, specialising in public affairs and campaigns in Northern Ireland. Bethany is active in her community as a member of the boards of governors at two local schools and supports a range of projects across Northern Ireland, focusing on inclusion and Special Educational Needs.