The White County Board of Commissioners paid a surprise visit to the regular Helen City Commission meeting on Tuesday morning, December 12. The commissioners were there to personally present Mayor Jeff Ash with a proclamation that designated Tuesday, December 12th, as Jeff Ash Day in White County.
Tuesday was Ash’s final meeting serving on the Helen City Commission.
Speaking on behalf of the Board, White County Commission Chairman Travis Turner read the proclamation that recognized the dedicated service Ash has provided to White County and the City of Helen for the past 50 years.
Ash was first elected to the city commission in 1974. In addition, he has served on several White County and Helen boards. Jeff Ash was one of the people instrumental in the establishment of White County Bank, now United Community Bank, back in 1976.
Turner also pointed out that Jeff’s wife Paula has contributed much to the community as well.
