Friends,
With heavy hearts, we share that Government Strategies' founder Mike Helton passed away peacefully in the early morning of December 27.
Mike's legacy is far reaching; he worked for multiple Kentucky governors and was a pioneer in government relations in the Commonwealth. His accomplishments are many, including working side-by-side with Governor Julian Carroll in the Governor's Office and becoming one of the youngest cabinet secretaries in Kentucky history at the age of 29.
Mike helped form one of the first government affairs firms in the Commonwealth. In 1999, he decided to forge his own path and founded Government Strategies. As the firm approaches 27 years in business, we are deeply grateful for Mike, his vision for our company and all he accomplished. We will miss him dearly and strive to carry on his good work.
A memorial service will be held at Hurstbourne Baptist Church in Louisville on January 6, 2026. Visitation is scheduled for 10am with the service beginning at 11am. We encourage you to read Mike's full obituary HERE.
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