Minden Mayor Terry Gardner passed away today at the age of 68 after a battle with cancer. Gardner publicly announced on May 24th he had pancreatic cancer and it also spread to his liver. Minden Councilwoman Pam Bloxom says Mayor Gardner was the ultimate supporter of Minden.
“Nobody cared more about this town or its citizens thane Terry Gardner,” said Bloxom.
Mayor Gardner was in his first term as he took office in January of 2019. Bloxom says he worked at getting Minden on firm financial ground, worked hand-in-hand with small business owners and the former landscaper also worked to improve Minden’s appearance.
“He told us time and time again, you never have a second chance to make a first impression, so he wanted Minden to be spotlessly clean,” said Bloxom.
Gardner was seeking re-election and Bloxom says he’ll be missed.
“I know it was only 3.5 years that he was in office, but he is leaving some really big shoes to fill,” said Bloxom.
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