John Laigaie III (Philipsburg Town Council At-large, Montana, candidate 2025)

John Laigaie III

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Nonpartisan

Candidate, Philipsburg Town Council At-large

Elections and appointments

Next election

November 4, 2025

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Years of service

1968 - 2003

Personal

Profession

Retired

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John Laigaie III is running for re-election to the Philipsburg Town Council At-large in Montana. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.^[source]

Laigaie completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

John Laigaie III provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on September 2, 2025:

• Birth date: June 23, 1949
• High school: West Deptford jr sr high school, NJ
• Military service: United States Army, 1968-2003
• Gender: Male
• Profession: Retired
• Incumbent officeholder: Yes
• Campaign slogan: Citizenship is a Verb!

Elections

General election

The general election will occur on November 4, 2025.

General election for Philipsburg Town Council At-large (3 seats)

Incumbent Gary Fujinami, incumbent Joshua Henderson, incumbent John Laigaie III, Charlie Fritz, and Sue Kelly are running in the general election for Philipsburg Town Council At-large on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Gary Fujinami (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Joshua Henderson (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	John Laigaie III (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Charlie Fritz (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Sue Kelly (Nonpartisan)

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a retired career Military Soldier/Sailor. I retired after thirty five years of Military service. I stepped up to the Council when others did not because I love my Town and I have skills and abilities to offer to help make it run better.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I am a Volunteer, and always have been. I believe my position on the Town Council to be Community Service. That is to say I am a volunteer, not a paid member. I have not and do not intend to accept a "paycheck".
• I work for the Town. I go to the meetings, pay the bills, help write the budget, manage the infrastructure, attend the conferences and dozens of things that, in the background, help make the Town run.
• The "extra". The "extra" time needed to read the Code Book, to stay current on the many projects the Town is managing in order to have viable input. The "extra" meetings with contract Engineers to keep those projects moving. All the "extra" The Public does not see but must be accomplished.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I support the US and Montana State Constitutions. The Words we live by because Citizenship is a Verb.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

In my opinion, Honesty is the most important principal, because if you do trust what I say and do the position is meaningless.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

I believe following the will of the People is of prime importance along with a healthy respect for the pocketbook of the Town.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I watched the first televised Presidential debate between Nixon and Kennedy.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I worked in the Fruit Stand down the street from my house for many, many years.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I sometimes have difficulty dealing with injuries sustained during my Military career.

What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?

My children and my thirty-five year Military career.

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