Tony Thaxton is also running for Ward 3 councilman. He is a Vietnam veteran and an attorney with a Laurel firm 31 years.

“I have no hidden agenda, I am beholden to no special interest group and I have no aspirations for higher office,” Thaxton said. “I share basic core values with most if not all of (Ward 3 voters). I want a government that is honest and responsive to taxpayers, a government that has a fair tax structure and a government that is a good steward of the taxpayer’s money. I want a community that is growing economically, a community that has a good public school system, a community that is safe and clean with good streets along with good fire and police departments, and a community with a good quality of life within which to live and raise our families and invites our youth to return and do the same when grown.”

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Tuesday. There will be a handcount at Mason School Tuesday night.

Ward 3 Candidates

Mitchell “Bo” Asmar

Residence: 3616 Old Bay Springs Rd.

Bio: Born and raised in Laurel, graduating from R.H. Watkins High School in 1969 and MSU in 1973 with a business degree. Owns and operates several businesses in Laurel. Served on the Jones Co. EDA and the Laurel Election Commission.

Personal: He and his wife Kathy have four children and two grandchildren. They are members of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

Haile T. Gaddy

Residence: 1213 Millsaps Dr.

Bio: Born in Laurel and has resided here since 1994. Owns and operates his own business and was previously employed as the Purchasing Agent under Laurel mayors Susan Vincent and Melvin Mack.

Personal: He and his wife have three children and a grandchild.