HELENA-WEST HELENA, - Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders appointed a new mayor for Helena-West Helena.

Sanders announced Thursday that Joseph Whitfield would serve as the city's new mayor, following the removal of former mayor Christopher Franklin in July.

“Helena-West Helena needs big ideas and bold solutions to correct some of the issues that have arisen in recent years, and I believe that a new face like Joseph Whitfield is what this city needs,” Sanders said in a news release announcing Whitfield's appointment. “In my conversations with Joseph, he’s laid out a commonsense vision to get his community back on track and truly tap into Helena-West Helena’s potential. I’m grateful to him for stepping up to take this leadership role, and I am also thankful for the leadership of indiv

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