Wilmot Collins | |
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40th Mayor of Helena | |
Assumed office January 2, 2018 | |
Preceded by | James Smith |
Personal details | |
Born | Monrovia, Liberia | October 15, 1963
Political party | Democratic (2019–present) |
Other political affiliations | Independent (until 2019)[1] |
Spouse |
Maddie Muna (m. 1991) |
Children | 2 |
Education | University of Liberia (BA) Troy University (MS) |
Wilmot Collins (born October 15, 1963) is an American politician serving as the mayor of Helena, Montana.[2] He defeated four-term incumbent mayor James E. Smith in the 2017 mayoral election on November 7, 2017, with 51% of the vote. This victory made him the first black person to be elected the mayor of any city in the history of Montana since statehood was achieved in 1889.[3][note 1]
Collins declined to say whether he would run as a Republican or Democrat, adding "I'm exploring as an American."
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