Wilmot Collins, who came to U.S. as a refugee, begins work as mayor of Helena, Montana
“He feels he can make a difference, and I think he can,” said a fellow member of Covenant United Methodist Church.
Wilmot Collins. Photo from Collins's Facebook page.
The Sunday after Helena, Montana, elected Wilmot Collins to be its mayor, a congregation in the capital city, Covenant United Methodist Church, broke out with applause.
“Wilmot is a beloved member of the Covenant UMC family,” said Patti Agnew, pastor.
Collins, 54, arrived in Helena as a refugee from Liberia 23 years ago and joined Covenant UMC. Since then, he has served on various committees, and he sings in the choir.
