Service has always been an important part of his life. For the past decade, Gordon has coached youth sports, investing in the next generation by teaching teamwork, discipline, respect, and perseverance. He also volunteers at his children's schools because he believes engaged parents and strong schools are the foundation of a thriving community.

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Gordon and his wife, Samantha, a healthcare executive, are proud to call League City home. Together, they are raising their family of five children and are deeply committed to making a positive difference in the lives of others. Like many families, they understand the importance of safe neighborhoods, responsible budgeting, quality public services, and preserving the values that make League City a special place to live.

Gordon Bethel has coached youth sports for the past decade and volunteers at his children's schools. He and his wife, Samantha, are raising five children.

For more than 25 years, Gordon has built a successful career in the food and beverage industry, earning a reputation for integrity, accountability, and putting people first where he currently serves as a Sales Manager for DioniLife.

Gordon currently works as a sales manager for DioniLife.

2026 Texas General Election

Public Safety & Fiscal Responsibility:

Gordon will protect public safety while make every tax dollar count. While carefully watching spending and fighting to lower taxes, he will ensure that League City continues to have a strong police, fire & EMS services to ensure the safety or our families and neighborhoods.

Plans to monitor city spending and seek lower taxes.

- Plans to monitor city spending and seek lower taxes.

Economy

As of September 25, 2026, Gordon Bethel’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Services

Managing Growth & Keeping our Quality of Life

Growth should pay for growth. Responsible development in League City is one that protect neighborhoods while preparing for the future. Gordon will fight to ensure that growth is well-managed in League City and residents continue to benefit from the quality of life our city gets recognized for as being one of the safest and best cities to live in Texas.

What do you see as the greatest challenge for the city, and how will you improve it?  Greatest  challenge is always getting everyone on same page for the betterment of the city. Managing our growth responsibly. Transparency and consistency will be key here. We can never have 100% agreement but it’s always a goal to strive for.

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Advocates for growth to pay for growth and for development that protects neighborhoods and is well managed.

- Advocates for growth to pay for growth and for development that protects neighborhoods and is well managed.

Housing & Urban Development

What would your top priorities be if elected?First, infrastructure and drainage. Growth is putting more pressure on our roads, drainage systems, water and wastewater infrastructure. Second, public safety.  Lots to unpack here but in general we need the provide the resources necessary within budget restrictions for all facets to function. Quality of life. Our parks, trails, neighborhoods.

Plans to maintain strong police, fire, and emergency medical services within budget constraints.

- Plans to maintain strong police, fire, and emergency medical services within budget constraints.

Public Safety

Infrastructure, Drainage & Flood Mitigation:

League City’s own Capital Improvement Plan calls for dedicating hundreds of millions of dollars of the next 5 years to water, streets, traffic, and drainage projects, reflecting the need to invest in infrastructure for future growth. Gordon will ensure council is making sure these investments are delivered on time and within budget.

Prioritizes infrastructure and drainage investments and plans to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

- Prioritizes infrastructure and drainage investments and plans to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Gordon Bethel

Gordon Bethel currently works as a sales manager for DioniLife in the food and beverage industry.

Plans to watch city spending and fight to lower taxes while funding police, fire, and emergency medical services.

- Plans to watch city spending and fight to lower taxes while funding police, fire, and emergency medical services.

Calls for growth to pay for growth and for transparent, consistent development management that protects neighborhoods.

- Calls for growth to pay for growth and for transparent, consistent development management that protects neighborhoods.

Plans to provide resources budgeted for police, fire, and emergency medical services.

- Plans to provide resources budgeted for police, fire, and emergency medical services.

Plans to ensure city water, street, traffic, and drainage projects are delivered on time and within budget.

- Plans to ensure city water, street, traffic, and drainage projects are delivered on time and within budget.

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- They work alongside the mayor to manage city departments, including transportation and parks and recreation.
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