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The city's roots trace back to the founding of the city of Helena in 1833, along a port on the Mississippi River. Prior to consolidation, Helena was comprised of 6,323 people within 23.1 km sq. Neighboring West Helena had 8,689 people in 11.5 km sq. In a March 2005 vote among citizens of both cities, with some proposals extending back at least to 2002. the merger was completed. The surrounding county is typically one of the poorest of Arkansas' 75 counties. Proponents of the consolidation had stated that combining the cities would strengthen the bargaining power for its surrounding region in competing for projects to improve the overall economy and standard of living. Among the combined city's council's first tasks was the hiring of a new police chief, Vincent Bell. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helena-West_Helena%2C_Arkansas
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