Leandre was born and raised in Port-au-Prince for the first six years of his life. Many of his family members still live in the capital city of Haiti. Aunts, uncles, cousins—all were directly affected by the earthquake.

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Michel Leandre Jr. is a man of service committed to clear-headed, committed-faith-filled, and upfront; family-centered, community-first leadership. Armed with a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership and decades of professional military, ministry, corporate, and government experience, Michel will bring tested and disciplined, compassionate leadership to Onslow County.

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He is running for County Commissioner to advance the causes of Community Wellness to the top of local government’s priority list, like attainable housing, safe neighborhoods, mental wellness, youth support and empowerment, responsible growth, and strong support for veterans and military families.A devoted husband of 26 years and father of 5, Leandre believes leadership is service and his mission is simple: to serve; not to be served, and to put community wellness first.

Michel Leandre, Jr. is originally from Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He has a Ph.D. in organizational leadership. He is a husband and father of five.

Michel Leandre, Jr. has a graduate degree in organizational leadership. He is a husband and father of five.

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Retired Marine. Minister. Community Servant…
Michel Leandre Jr. is a man of service committed to clear-headed, committed-faith-filled, and upfront; family-centered, community-first leadership. Armed with a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership and decades of professional military, ministry, corporate, and government experience, Michel will bring tested and disciplined, compassionate leadership to Onslow County.

Leandre, a contracting officer for the Marine Special Operations Command, hadn’t stepped foot in Haiti since he left almost 25 years ago. Now he’s back, working as an interpreter and traveling with civil affairs teams all around Haiti to help find out what the people need and how the various international and state organizations can be of assistance.

Michel is a retired U.S. Marine and minister. He previously worked as a contracting officer for the Marine Special Operations Command.

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As of September 2, 2026, Michel Leandre, Jr. did not have a website or any information online.

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Armed with a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership and decades of professional military, ministry, corporate, and government experience, Michel will bring tested and disciplined, compassionate leadership to Onslow County.
He is running for County Commissioner to advance the causes of Community Wellness to the top of local government’s priority list, like attainable housing, safe neighborhoods, mental wellness, youth support and empowerment, responsible growth, and strong support for veterans and military families.A devoted husband of 26 years and father of 5, Leandre believes leadership is service and his mission is simple: to serve; not to be served, and to put community wellness first.

Prioritizes youth support, empowerment, and mental wellness in local government.

Prioritizes youth support, empowerment, and mental wellness.

- Prioritizes youth support, empowerment, and mental wellness.

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Prioritizes attainable housing and responsible growth in local government.

Promotes attainable housing and responsible growth.

- Promotes attainable housing and responsible growth.

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