Covington City Council District 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Michael L.
Green
Michael L. Green is running for Covington City Council District 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Milton E. Helton Jr..
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The race · City Council District 2
- 01Michael L. GreenYou’re reading
- 02Milton E. Helton Jr.
Background
- About
- Retired after a 42-year career at WestRock (now Smurfit-Westrock), working in mill maintenance. He was elected the union's safety director at the mill.
Michael L. Green and Milton E. Helton Jr. both applied for the interim District 2 appointment in April 2026. City of Covington · Apr 14, 2026
On the record: Michael L. Green
4 sourced01Why running1 sourced position
Says he is running to serve District 2 residents and to promote the growth of the whole city.
I am motivated to seek this office as a way to serve the residents of District 2 and to promote the growth of the entire city.”
Own statementThe Virginian Review · Sep 24, 2026Link
02Ballot questions1 sourced position
Encourages voters to study each question on the November 3 ballot.
I want to encourage all eligible citizens to become familiar with each question that will be on the ballot November 3.”
Own statementThe Virginian Review · Sep 24, 2026Link
03Constituent communication1 sourced position
as summarized in the City Council minutes; not a direct quote
Told the council in April 2026 he would seek open communication, listen to residents and consider holding district meetings.
Forum answerCity of Covington · Apr 14, 2026Link
04Candidate survey1 sourced position
Had not completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey.
Own statementBallotpediaLink
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