Helena-West Helena Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Maxine
Miller
Maxine Miller is running for mayor of Helena-West Helena in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Joseph Whitfield, Christopher Franklin, Matthew Harvey, Patrick Roberson, Raymond "Tank" Simes, Lakesia M. Chandler and Robert "R&R" Ford.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Lakesia M. Chandler
- 02Robert "R&R" Ford
- 03Christopher Franklin
- 04Matthew Harvey
- 05Maxine MillerYou’re reading
- 06Patrick Roberson
- 07Raymond "Tank" Simes
- 08Joseph WhitfieldIncumbent
Background
- About
- Helena-West Helena City Council member since 2023 and a speech pathologist by training.
On the record: Maxine Miller
6 sourced01City operations1 sourced position
Said that, if elected mayor, she hopes to focus on day-to-day operations.
We aren't going to get a windfall miracle.”
Own statementArkansas Times · Jun 23, 2026Link
02Trash pickup1 sourced position
Voted yes on buying a used trash truck for about $30,000 (passed 4-2, August 2026).
Council voteHelena World · Aug 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03City pay raises1 sourced position
Voted yes on raising the senior district court officer's pay to $19.23 an hour (passed 4-2, October 2026).
Council voteHelena World · Oct 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Water reserve1 sourced position
Voted yes on a resolution to put five percent of water revenue into a reserve account (unanimous, September 2026).
Council voteHelena World · Oct 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Water and sewer1 sourced position
Voted yes on paying up to $55,000 to move water and sewer lines for the new U.S. Highway 49 bridge (unanimous, August 2026).
Council voteHelena World · Aug 20, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Police overtime1 sourced position
as reported by the Helena World
Said the council should have been told about the police staffing problem before officers called in sick.
I do have a problem with how this was handled.”
Own statementHelena World · Sep 10, 2026Link
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