Mecklenburg County North Carolina, Leigh Altman, At Large

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Charlotte Observer, Who is Leigh Altman, at-large Democratic Mecklenburg County commission candidate?

Leigh is originally from Gulf Breeze, Florida. She earned her bachelor's degree in social sciences from New College of Florida and her law degree from Florida State College of Law. She serves as a board member of the Democratic Women of Mecklenburg County. She and her husband, David, have 3 children.

Leigh previously worked as a staff attorney at Charlotte's Council for Children's Rights, an attorney in private practice, a guardian ad litem for Mecklenburg County, and as an attorney for the assistant attorney general for the State of Georgia.

Leigh Altman is currently County Commissioner in Mecklenburg County. She was first elected in 2020 and is serving her second term. She previously ran for County Commissioner in Mecklenburg County in District 4 in 2018, but did not win.

As of June 14, 2024, Leigh Altman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Plans to focus on workforce development that will prepare residents for employment.

Said, "We must work to increase household incomes so all our residents can afford housing, healthcare, and transportation."

- Plans to focus on workforce development that will prepare residents for employment.
- Said, "We must work to increase household incomes so all our residents can afford housing, healthcare, and transportation."

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Education

Supports investing in "violence interrupter programs" and mental health resources.

- Supports investing in "violence interrupter programs" and mental health resources.

Public Safety

Housing & Urban Development

Advocates for public transportation and strengthening relationships between municipalities in the county.

- Advocates for public transportation and strengthening relationships between municipalities in the county.

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Leigh Altman

Leigh earned her bachelor's degree in social sciences from New College of Florida and her law degree from Florida State College of Law. She serves as a board member of the Democratic Women of Mecklenburg County. She and her husband, David, have 3 children.

Supports funding parks and schools, recognizing the needs of children.

Supports expanding public green spaces for community use. As a County Commissioner, backed the purchase of 35 acres for public green space.

The candidate's website says, "for Leigh Urging the County Commission Invest in Park Funding"

Believes in keeping the community informed about key County developments to ensure residents' voices are heard.

Believes in using her voice, wisdom, and expertise to elevate the community through county government services.

The candidate's website says, "for Information on Leigh's Workforce Development Initiatives (go to minutes 38:05) (WFAE)"

Supports measures to protect teachers and students. Believes in strong K-12 school policies to ensure safety and support in education.

Believes in strong partnerships to prepare students for careers. Supports collaboration between Bosch Rexroth and CMS to enhance career readiness.

The candidate's website says, "01/12/22 - Click here for Leigh Discussing $2 million in available County funding to help at-risk youth (Fox46)"

Supports safe gun storage initiatives, as demonstrated by collaborating with Sheriff Garry McFadden on a PSA.

Supports implementing long-term deed restrictions to ensure affordable housing at 80% AMI and below, with specific units at 30% AMI, funded by Mecklenburg County property tax subsidies.

Supports implementing long-term affordable housing with deed restrictions and rental subsidies funded by property tax equivalents.

Supports implementing long-term deed restrictions to ensure affordable housing at 80% AMI and below, with specific units at 30% AMI, funded by Mecklenburg County.

Supports preserving affordable housing, advocating for a $3.5 million investment.

Believes in bringing accountability to the I-77N toll lanes.

Believes in finding a solution for "orphan roads" in Mecklenburg County.

Believes in the need for an equal voice for each voting member on the Metropolitan Transit Commission.

Believes in the need for a strong mass transit future and holding CATS accountable for operational failures.

Believes in advocating for greater transparency in public transit reliability. As a public advocate, highlighted issues with CATS' bus service reliability.

Believes in the need to repair "orphan roads" in Mecklenburg County.

Leigh Altman is a mother of three sons and resides in Mecklenburg County. She attended Florida State College of Law in Tallahassee, FL. Information about the church she attends is not provided.

Leigh Altman is a public-interest attorney with over 17 years of experience, including roles as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Georgia, a guardian ad litem for seniors in Mecklenburg County, and a staff attorney at Charlotte's Council for Children's Rights. She has also served as a County Commissioner for Mecklenburg County since her election in 2020.

Leigh Altman was elected to the County Commission as an At-Large member in 2020 and is currently serving her second term. She is running for re-election in the 2024 March Primary. Specific appointments or committees she serves on are not detailed in the provided information.

- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay property and sales tax rates, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners can create, change, or abolish offices, positions, departments that are not required by law. 
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms, with no term limits. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.