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Helen is currently a member of the Helen City Commission. She served on the commission for 20 years, including terms as mayor, before stepping down in 2017. She rejoined in 2024.

As of September 3, 2025, Helen Wilkins did not have a website or any information online.

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Helen Wilkins

Helen is currently a city commissioner for the city of Helen.

Helen is currently a commissioner for the City of Helen. She spent 20 years on the commission, including several terms as mayor, before stepping down in 2017. Helen rejoined in 2024.

Helen is currently a commissioner for the City of Helen. She was appointed to the position in 2022.

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Steve is currently a commissioner on the Helen City Commission. He was first elected in 2017 and is serving his third term.

As of September 3, 2025, Steve Fowler did not have a website or any information online.

As a city commissioner, supported restricting the items allowed while tubing on the Chattahoochee River to reduce litter.

- As a city commissioner, supported restricting the items allowed while tubing on the Chattahoochee River to reduce litter.

Believes allowing fewer items while tubing will result in less litter in the Chattahoochee River.

Steve Fowler

Opposed allowing open alcohol containers in the city.

Supports the construction of a parking deck.

- City commissioners work together with the rest of the commission to set and implement city policy. 
- The city commission is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City commissioners work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City commissioners represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city commissioners in Georgia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 