Deputy Mayor City of Cahokia Heights, IL

Deputy Mayor DeMario Helm Sr.

Advises the Mayor and provides extensive professional assistance and recommendations on City issues to the Mayor and Department Heads. Performs highly responsible administrative work covering a broad range of municipal activities. This is a professional position requiring extensive experience in government and business; exceptional analytical and communication skills. 

Advises the Mayor on a variety of city issues and assists in developing policy in all areas of legal obligation for Murray City Corporation as defined in State and Federal Statute, local ordinance, administrative codes and policies and procedures. 

*– Directs communications and coordination on behalf of the Mayor’s office between the Mayor and City Council. Briefs Mayor on all issues before the City Council. Advises the Mayor on various issues and discussions with Council members. Reviews all items for City Council action and advises the Mayor on policy and action. 

*– Directs intergovernmental relations for the City of Cahokia Heights. Works directly, and on behalf of the Mayor, with all levels of government including Federal, State, County, City, and School Board. Oversees all State lobbying efforts for the administration. 

*– Works directly with Mayor and Director of Finance and Administration on preparation of City budget. Prior to budget meetings works with Mayor and briefs Director of Finance and Administration on the Mayor’s overall vision for the City as it relates to preparation of the budget. Attends all budget meetings with Mayor to advise on budgetary matters, capital improvements and grants. Responsible for the Mayor’s office budget.