Tony Helms, Candidate for Mayor of Slocomb, AL
Who am I? I am NOT the Geneva County Sheriff. Here is a bit about my life, education, service, experiences, and accomplishments. Many of these translate into a model that I will utilize to guide me in performing the responsibilities of Mayor of Slocomb.
I was born in 1965 in Dothan, AL and raised in Slocomb, AL.
I am the eldest son of Johnny Mack Helms and Barbara Campbell Helms. Grandson of George H. Helms and Monteal Tucker Helms; and Joseph G. Campbell and Tessie Sorrells Campbell.
I have two brothers and two sisters. Danny Helms and Mickey Helms. Connie Hughes and Tammy Barnett.
Married for 31 1/2 years to Jan Helms. I have two daughters (Jessica Smith and Brianna King) and two granddaughters (Abbie Brannon and Ellie Smith).
Six generations of our family have lived in Slocomb.
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A few interesting facts
Military Leadership and Service Roles
A few interesting facts
- I am a veteran
- I am retired and therefore, can devote plenty of time to Slocomb
- I worked the fields as a teenager picking tomatoes and watermelons during the summer for Bobby Lawrence Hughes and worked on his roofing crew for a time
- Member of the SHS Band and Stage Band. Played trumpet, baritone, mellophone, and French horn
- 1982/83 Prep Bowl/
- I am a veteran
- I am retired and therefore, can devote plenty of time to Slocomb
- I worked the fields as a teenager picking tomatoes and watermelons during the summer for Bobby Lawrence Hughes and worked on his roofing crew for a time
- Member of the SHS Band and Stage Band. Played trumpet, baritone, mellophone, and French horn
- 1982/83 Prep Bowl/Scholar Bowl team member
- 1 of only 3 Alabama candidates sent to Federal Officer Candidate School in 1985
- Held a secret security clearance at one time
- I have been a genealogist for the last 40 years (skilled research experience)
Education
Military Leadership and Service Roles
A few interesting facts
- Graduate - Slocomb High School, Class of 1983 (attended 12 years)
- Graduate - Wallace Community College with Associate in Applied Science degree
- Graduate - US Army Basic Training, Fort Bliss, TX
- Graduate - US Army Cartographer School/Defense Mapping Agency, Fort Belvoir, VA
- Graduate - US Army Officer Candidate School, Fort Benning, GA (commiss
- Graduate - Slocomb High School, Class of 1983 (attended 12 years)
- Graduate - Wallace Community College with Associate in Applied Science degree
- Graduate - US Army Basic Training, Fort Bliss, TX
- Graduate - US Army Cartographer School/Defense Mapping Agency, Fort Belvoir, VA
- Graduate - US Army Officer Candidate School, Fort Benning, GA (commissioned at age 20)
- Graduate - Engineer Officer Basic Course, Fort Belvoir, VA (combat and civil engineering classes)
- Graduate - ARNG Company Commander Leadership Development course
- Graduate - ARNG Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical school
Military Leadership and Service Roles
Military Leadership and Service Roles
Military Leadership and Service Roles
- Platoon leader for 186th Engineer Company ARNG (heavy equipment experience)
- Unit Commander at New Brockton, AL ARNG
- Led Cartographic, Survey and heavy equipment units in the ARNG (managing multiple unit personnel and millions of dollars' worth of equipment)
- Attained the rank of Captain in the ARNG
Entrepreneur and Job Experience
Additional Leadership Roles and Accomplishments
Military Leadership and Service Roles
- Worked as a bench jeweler at Ted's Jewelers in Dothan, AL for 11 years
- Owned H&H Videos in Slocomb in early 1990's
- Owned Helms Jewelry Repair for 25 years, located in Durham, NC and Alpharetta, GA
- Presently own and operate George Joseph Properties LLC Inc. (since 2010), based in Slocomb
Additional Leadership Roles and Accomplishments
Additional Leadership Roles and Accomplishments
Additional Leadership Roles and Accomplishments
- Currently serve as a commissioner for the Slocomb Housing Authority, 2024-2025
- Served as a member of the Shiloh Farms HOA Board of Directors, comprised of 4 subdivisions with a total of 350+ homes with a value of over $175,000,000, where I was responsible for day to day HOA operations and budgeting for the HOA
- Also, at the same time, I serv
- Currently serve as a commissioner for the Slocomb Housing Authority, 2024-2025
- Served as a member of the Shiloh Farms HOA Board of Directors, comprised of 4 subdivisions with a total of 350+ homes with a value of over $175,000,000, where I was responsible for day to day HOA operations and budgeting for the HOA
- Also, at the same time, I served for 7 years as a member on the Shiloh Farms Architecture Review Committee, where I was responsible for all zoning issues
- I led the effort that returned the HOA board to an 'elected' board, where we balanced the budget and paid off a $400,000 debt, 5 years ahead of schedule
Tony Helms, Candidate for Mayor of Slocomb, AL
I have professional training and experience running several types of organizations, including mapping, survey, and heavy construction equipment units, retail operations, both commercial and residential property development and housing rentals.
Having lived in Fairfax County, VA, Durham County, NC, and Forsyth County, GA over the last 40 years, I have been exposed to multiple ways the government and local municipalities operate and run. Being able to draw from this, I can bring fresh, innovative ideas to Slocomb, while at the same time ensuring that we preserve the values of the town I love, Slocomb!
I would really appreciate your vote! If I have the honor of being elected Mayor of Slocomb, I will strive to hear every resident's voice. I will always be available by phone and I plan on being 'in the office' at least 1 full day a week, if not more. I will also strive to make sure our policies align with the needs of our community, all the while keeping the utmost of integrity in place.
Thank you for your time in reading this to get to know me.
Again, I will be honored if you choose me as your next Slocomb Mayor.
Tony Helms
Tony Helms, Candidate for Mayor of Slocomb, AL
I want all Slocomb residents to have visibility into my dreams and direction for Slocomb. Below, I have listed several of the ideas that I have accumulated over the years that I would love to see come to fruition for Slocomb.
I believe that the trajectory for Slocomb forward should include transparency in all matters, the continued improvement of infrastructure, as well as quality of life issues.
- Splash pad at Centennial Park
- Soccer field
- Track field
- Auditorium
- More restaurants
- Zoning Ordinances redone to reflect our residents' needs and values
- Zoning Maps need updating to reflect actual zoning
- Expanding the city limits of Slocomb
- Post all city council meeting minutes on the city's website and social media pages
If I have the privilege of being elected as your Slocomb Mayor, I will work hard to search out all possible avenues to achieve these goals, and to make as many of these as possible, a reality for our residents.
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