Bradley Carter was elected to represent Ward 1 on the Oklahoma City Council on April 6, 2021.

Oklahoma roots

Councilman Carter was born in Tampa, Fla., on McDill Air Force Base, where his father served in the U.S. Air Force. When he was 5 years old, Councilman Carter and his family returned to his parents’ hometown of Bethany, where he grew up.

After graduating from Bethany High School, he followed in the footsteps of his father, uncle and grandfather and entered the service, joining the U.S. Army. An automobile accident led to opioid addiction and eventual discharge from the service, beginning a dark period in his life.

Years later, when after he met his wife, Amy, they began their journey together attending church, accepting Christ as their Savior and growing their own family. After losing Amy’s sister and brother-in-law to opioid overdoses just four months apart, they adopted their niece, completing their family of seven.

Motivated by their own redemption from opioid addiction, they began to build ministries and conduct outreach, opening doors of opportunity to help others find and fulfill their God-given purpose.

Family, business and community

Now more than 20 years later, the Carters are in their 11th year as residents of Ward 1, operating a flourishing coffee business, and still serving the community. In keeping with the family mission to change lives in Oklahoma City, Councilman Carter continues to serve on the boards of various ministries working in partnerships to support local charities.

Councilman Carter's business experience in growing a coffee supply company from the ground up, working in the insurance industry and in a wide network of partnerships with local businesses, restaurants and non-profits across the metro area has provided him with an understanding of regulatory and policy issues. Most importantly, Councilman Carter recognizes thriving businesses and industries as the backbone of any community and must be supported by policies promoting freedom and opportunity. He also understands how imperative it is to maintain our roads and City services. It is his mission to help grow OKC while maintaining the Hometown feel Oklahoma City is known for.

Oklahomans are known for their resilience, ingenuity and creativity — character traits that have helped the Carters grow their business and their community.