The results are in and the cities are going to merge. Here’s the unofficial results:
In favor of consolidation- 1860
Against consolidation- 1168
In West Helena
In favor- 993
Against- 609
In Helena
In favor- 867
Against- 559
On the Question of the Name-Helena-West Helena
For- 1685
Against- 1200
So, now we get to spend the next 9 months planning, cussing, and discussing how to actually merge the two cities. To assist with this, I’ve setup a website for those interested. You can find it at Helena-WestHelena.com.
It’ll also be interesting to see how the politicians from each city reacts and see if they are going to cooperate with the new politicians that will be elected come June (I say new because I doubt any of the existing ones will be re-elected).
