Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee seeking third term
Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee (Source: wdam)
By Vanessa Pacheco | February 2, 2021 at 1:15 PM CST - Updated February 2 at 1:16 PM
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee says heâs seeking a third term in office.
Magee has held the position since being elected in 2013. He says in his two terms, he and his administration have seen consistent growth in the City Beautiful, and he hopes to be able to continue serving the city.
âOur population has grown. Our assessed value on properties in the City of Laurel has grown. Our sales tax has grown. Our tourism tax has grown. Our ad valorem tax has grown. The size of the city has grown,â Magee said. âThings are moving in the City of Laurel. We are growing by leaps and bounds. We have spent millions of dollars on streets and infrastructure, and that continues right now.â