{"id":148696,"date":"2026-04-16T21:48:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T01:48:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=148696"},"modified":"2026-04-16T21:58:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T01:58:58","slug":"bethlehem-housing-authority-names-john-marc-rittle-as-chairperson-of-its-board-of-commissioners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=148696","title":{"rendered":"Bethlehem Housing Authority Names John Marc Rittle as Chairperson of its Board of Commissioners"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rittle, the executive director of New Bethany, Inc., brings valuable experience to the Bethlehem Housing Authority.<\/em><\/p>\n

BETHLEHEM, Pa. (April 16, 2026) \u2014 <\/strong>The Bethlehem Housing Authority<\/a> (BHA) has named John Marc Rittle, executive director of New Bethany, Inc.<\/a>, as chairperson of its board of commissioners. Rittle, who has dedicated his career to finding solutions to hunger and homelessness, was elected chairperson through a majority vote at the board\u2019s January 2026 meeting.<\/p>\n

\u201cHousing is at the core of stability for individuals and families,\u201d said Rittle. \u201cI\u2019m grateful for the opportunity to support the Bethlehem Housing Authority\u2019s work and help advance solutions that ensure every resident has a place to call home.\u201d<\/p>\n

As chairperson, Rittle oversees the board of commissioners\u2019 monthly meetings, which inform Bethlehem residents about events and opportunities of interest to the community. BHA board meetings provide updates on housing projects, grant status, renovations and other community initiatives.<\/p>\n

Appointed by Bethlehem Mayor William Reynolds, each member of the board of commissioners serves staggered, five-year terms. Rittle was appointed to the board by Mayor Reynolds in October 2022.<\/p>\n

\u201cJohn Marc brings a strong understanding of the challenges facing our community and a clear commitment to addressing them,\u201d said John Ritter, executive director of the Bethlehem Housing Authority. \u201cWe\u2019re confident his leadership will help guide the board as we continue to serve Bethlehem residents.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rittle’s first term on the Housing Authority board will end in 2027.<\/p>\n

For more information about the Bethlehem Housing Authority\u2019s board of commissioners, visit https:\/\/www.bethlehemhousing.org\/BHA\/commissioners.asp<\/a><\/p>\n

About John Marc Rittle and New Bethany<\/h1>\n

John Marc Rittle is the executive director of New Bethany Inc., a Bethlehem-based nonprofit that provides food access, housing and social services to individuals and families experiencing poverty, hunger and homelessness. Since 2018, Rittle has led the organization\u2019s growth and expansion of services to meet increasing community needs. Founded in 1985, New Bethany offers a drop-in healthcare center, housing programs and case management services, helping neighbors achieve stability and self-sufficiency. Learn more at www.newbethany.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Information provided to TVL by:
\nGrace Levy<\/p>\n

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