Helena-West Helena City Council Ward 1 Position 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Robert
Cheek
Robert Cheek is running for Helena-West Helena City Council Ward 1 Position 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Bruce Hudson, Charles E. Coleman and J.T. White.
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The race · City Council Ward 1 Position 1
- 01Robert CheekYou’re reading
- 02Charles E. Coleman
- 03Bruce Hudson
- 04J.T. White
Background
- About
- Chief information officer of Delta Preparatory Schools and member of the city's A&P Commission. His family has run the Edwardian Inn downtown since 2019.
- Campaign website
- cheekforhelena.com
On the record: Robert Cheek
6 sourced01Water rates1 sourced position
Wants a council vote on each yearly water rate increase instead of automatic increases.
I would press for a published plan to meet every consent-order deadline, monthly progress reports to the council, and a public vote on every future rate change.”
Own statementHelena World · Oct 15, 2026Link
02Water oversight1 sourced position
Supports an independent water commission and says he drafted an ordinance for one in 2025.
I also support an independent water commission”
Own statementHelena World · Oct 15, 2026Link
03Trash pickup1 sourced position
Says the council should budget for the sanitation equipment the service needs.
The council should know the true cost of the service and budget for the equipment to do it right.”
Own statementHelena World · Oct 15, 2026Link
04Blight and code enforcement1 sourced position
Supports code enforcement taking blight cases to court.
Code enforcement is finally taking blight cases to court. I would support that work”
Own statementHelena World · Oct 15, 2026Link
05City finances1 sourced position
Wants monthly fund-by-fund reports comparing the budget with actual spending.
Own statementHelena World · Oct 15, 2026Link
06Open government1 sourced position
Would propose an ordinance requiring agendas and packets to be posted at least 48 hours before council meetings.
I would also propose an ordinance requiring that agendas and packets be posted at least 48 hours before every council meeting”
Own statementHelena World · Oct 15, 2026Link
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