John L. McDonald

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John L. McDonald is currently a Carthage Town Commissioner.

As of September 4, 2025, John L. McDonald did not have a website or any information online.

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Anton Sadovnikov

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Anton Sadovnikov's campaign for Carthage Town Commissioner is his first entry into politics.

Supports local businesses and attracting new ones to create jobs and boost the economy.

Supports the recent proposal for a new community park, saying it would "provide a space for families to gather, promote outdoor activities, and enhance the quality of life for our residents."

Said the town needs to align itself with agriculture.

As a board member, advocated for repealing the law against skating in the park.

Supports local businesses and wants to attract new ones to create jobs and boost the economy.

Supports community policing and collaboration with local law enforcement.

Supports building a bypass and wants the Town to approach the general assembly for support.

As of September 4, 2025, Anton Sadovnikov did not have a website or any information online.

Brent Tanner

Brent is currently a Carthage Town Commissioner.

Supports developing a large truck bypass and plans to create support through the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

As of September 4, 2025, Brent Tanner did not have a website or any information online.

Supports developing a large truck bypass.

Believes plans for the land where Carthage Elementary School is should be considered now because the school will eventually move.

Malcolm Hall

Malcolm Hall was born in Easton, Pennsylvania. He is married and has six adult children and six grandchildren. He resides in Carthage, North Carolina.

Malcolm is retired. He previously worked as vice president and chief steward in a local DOT union with AFSCME. He also worked as a baseball umpire and football referee.

Malcolm previously ran for North Carolina House of Representatives District 51 in 2022 but did not win. 

As of September 4, 2025, Malcolm Hall did not have a website or any information online.

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Supports diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

Believes in the importance of civic infrastructure and local governance.

Supports public schooling and advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion in education.

- Town commissioners serve as the legislative body for the town government. 
- Town commissioners have the authority to decide the services offered to the town, pass the budget, decide the property tax, acquire property, and enter into agreements with other governments. 
- The town commissioners can create or abolish any offices, positions, departments, etc. to improve the organization of the town. 
- Town commissioners may make investigations into the town or any of its departments or agencies. 
- Most town commissioners in Georgia are elected in odd years to staggered 4 year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 