Hello, my name is Esther Helton. My family moved to East Ridge in 1963 when I was two years old.
I graduated from East Ridge High School in 1980. I graduated from Chattanooga School of Practical Nursing in 1981. I’ve held an active nursing license for 35 years. I’ve worked as a dialysis nurse off and on for 32 years, along with raising my three children. I am now the proud grandmother of five.
I am a member of Graceworks Church. I am a member of the East Ridge Optimist Club. I am a member of the East Ridge High School Alumni Association.
As a nurse I gained the trust of my patients. I feel as though some citizens have lost trust in the city government and we need to regain that trust. I feel I can start the process with transparency, accountability, fiscal responsibility and a willingness to listen to the citizens of East Ridge.
I am running for city council for these two main reasons. First, I am committed to community and the people who live here. Citizens are ready for fresh, positive, forward thinking leadership. I am that person. Second, I am dedicated to progress. I will be a huge advocate for development and re-development utilizing the Border Region Act incentives. This is why we have Bass Pro Shop in East Ridge. We only have six years left to benefit from this legislation. This is the catalyst of change our city has been waiting for. I will work tirelessly to make this happen.
I would be honored to have your vote on Nov. 8.
Esther Helton
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Hey everyone from East Ridge. I don't live in East Ridge any longer but my parents do. I live in Orlando now, but travel every two months to East Ridge to visit and gather ERHS friends together. We all have the best time celebrating our memories of what East Ridge was. It was all kinds of wonderful.
That being said, the election for council members is coming up. If you have already voted, I hope you made a wise choice. If you haven't yet, may I lend a bit of insight to one of my friends? Esther Helton is one of the kindest, most decent, knowledgeable and respectful candidates to pursue the position of supporting her community. She will do everything within her abilities to protect my 88-year-old father and other senior citizens in creating a safe environment. She will work to keep property values at its best by working to bring in development and redevelopment to East Ridge.
I hope you will all join me in celebrating the opportunities that Esther will strive for. Please vote for Esther Helton.
Dennis Adams
ERHS Class of 1979