Commissioner Aaron Helms officially offered his resignation from the board last Thursday, June 7, at the Stanfield Board of Commissioners meeting. Helms and his wife are in the process of moving outside of the town limits, which will affect Helms’ ability to be on the board.
“What a blessing and joy it has been to work with such a good board the last three years,” Helms said. He will be leaving after being on the board for three years.
After considering their options for either replacing Helms or a commissioner assuming Helms’ responsibilities, a motion was made to keep the board the way it is, with four commissioners and the mayor to break a tie in the event that there is a stall in voting. Commissioner Jason Smith volunteered to assume Helms’ responsibilities for the remainder of the term.
Commissioner Jerry Williams and the rest of the Board reluctantly approved his resignation.
“Sadly, I am in favor,” said Williams.
“It’s bittersweet to leave because this has been home for five years,” said Helms. Continue reading →