Wilmot Collins
Wilmot Collins | |
|---|---|
| 40th Mayor of Helena | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | James Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 15, 1963 Monrovia, Liberia |
| Political party | Democratic (2019–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Independent (until 2019) |
| Spouse |
Maddie Muna (m. 1991) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Liberia (BA) Troy University (MS) |
Wilmot Collins (born October 15, 1963) is an American politician serving as the mayor of Helena, Montana. He defeated four-term incumbent mayor James E. Smith in the 2017 mayoral election on November 7, 2017, with 51% of the vote. This victory made him the first person of color to be elected the mayor of any city in the history of Montana since statehood was achieved in 1889.