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Reference Notes
John Helin
TAB 5
Mr. Helin makes himself available to meet with the public. He asks his staff to treat citizens
nicely, with dignity and respect. He makes any organization a better place to work in or be
involved with.
Words or phrases used to describe John Helin:
Straightforward,
Helpful,
Leader,
Has no fear,
Patient, and
Not reactionary.
Strengths:
Focused and goal oriented.
Weaknesses: Very direct.
Roy Johnson – Retired Cemetery Sexton, City of Central City, NE 308-940-0903
Mr. Johnson worked with Mr. Helin from 1996 to 2002.
Mr. Helin is a firm leader and manager. He is easy to work with, fair, and works hard. He
advocates for his employees and helps fulfill their essential needs.
Mr. Helin was well liked in the community. He is outgoing and involved. He visited individual
businesses to establish good relations, attended city group meetings, and listened to people’s
concerns.
Mr. Helin is budget conscious. He never allowed his operations to go over budget even once
during his tenure. He uses funds creatively and understands how to generate revenue.
Mr. Helin has a skill for attracting new businesses and brought many to Central City. He
initiated the development of a corn ethanol plant. The plant is operating very well now, and its
operations produce massive revenue for the City.
Mr. Helin approaches problems directly. He involves others in the problem solving process but
firmly makes the final decision. He also lends his support and personal effort to help others. One
day Mr. Johnson was shorthanded at the cemetery; so Mr. Helin stopped what he was doing to
help out with a dump truck.
Mr. Helin is a very fine man and will be a great asset to any municipality.
Words or phrases used to describe John Helin:
Firm leader,
Fair man,
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