Mecklenburg County, Vilma D. Leake, District 2

Vilma earned her bachelor's degree from Livingstone College and her master's degree from the University of Buffalo. She attends Little Rock African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church.

Vilma is retired. She previously worked as a teacher.

Vilma D. Leake currently serves as Mecklenburg County Commissioner for District 2. She was first elected in 2008 and is currently serving her fourth term. She previously served 3 terms on the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education from 1997 to 2008.

Charlotte Women's Movement, District 2 - Vilma Leake

Believes it is the responsibility of the city, not the county, to fund renovations of the Carolina Panthers' football stadium.

- Believes it is the responsibility of the city, not the county, to fund renovations of the Carolina Panthers' football stadium.

Public Services

As of June 14, 2024, Vilma D. Leake’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

Opposes charter schools because they "don't have the same restrictions, guidelines and expectations" as public schools.

Said, "We must implement measures to ensure parents and the kids are trained about school safety and have discussions about school safety"

Believes more mental health professionals are needed in schools.

- Opposes charter schools because they "don't have the same restrictions, guidelines and expectations" as public schools.
- Said, "We must implement measures to ensure parents and the kids are trained about school safety and have discussions about school safety"
- Believes more mental health professionals are needed in schools.

Education

Public Safety

Believes tax-foreclosed homes should be bought by the county,
faith organizations, or nonprofits to be used to help address affordable housing issues.

- Believes tax-foreclosed homes should be bought by the county,
faith organizations, or nonprofits to be used to help address affordable housing issues.

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Vilma D. Leake

Vilma D. Leake is an alumna of Livingstone College where she earned her bachelor's degree and the University of Buffalo where she obtained a master's degree. She completed her principalship certification at UNC-Chapel Hill and has done all the coursework for her doctorate at the University of San Francisco. She is a member of Little Rock A.M.E. Zion Church. Details about her family life are not provided.

Vilma D. Leake is a Commissioner on the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners and has been elected to her second term. She previously served on the Charlotte Mecklenburg Board of Education, where she was elected in 1997 and held the position of vice chair of the CMS Policy Committee. Additionally, she has been involved with the NC Association of County Commissioners Public Education Steering Committee and the NACo National Board of Large Urban Counties Caucus Steering Committee.

Vilma D. Leake is a Democrat who has been elected to her second term on the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners. She previously served on the Charlotte Mecklenburg Board of Education starting in 1997, where she also held the position of vice chair of the CMS Policy Committee. Additionally, she is a member of the NC Association of County Commissioners Public Education Steering Committee and the National Association of Counties (NACo) National Board of Large Urban Counties Caucus Steering Committee.

Supports increased salaries for educators. As a leader, organized over 10,000 educators to lobby in Raleigh, NC.

Supports establishing internships for high school and college students.

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