Mayor Pro Tem James H. Simkins was sworn in as Mayor on February 6, 1979. Jessie L. Helms resigned May 14, 1979 as City Council member to run for Mayor.
1977 to 1979 City Council
Members
Max M. Heller, Mayor
Reverend Rayfield Medcalf, District 2
Thomas C. Gower, Jr., Seat 2
Patricia Haskell-Robinson, District 4
James H. Simkins, Seat 4
Harry B. Luthi, Seat 6
Jesse L. Helms, Member At-Large
Max Heller resigned January 30, 1979 to become Chairman of the State Development Board.