Vilma D. Leake
District 2 · Seniors Committee Chair · 9th Term
Vilma D. Leake represents District 2 on the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners. She is serving her ninth term, making her the longest-serving member of the current board alongside George Dunlap.
Chair Jerrell called Leake “a living legend and matriarch” who has “dedicated her entire life to fighting for justice and equality in our community.” He described her district as “the most powerful district” and said her “impact on this community will be felt for generations to come.”
Leake chairs the ad-hoc Seniors Committee, overseeing services for Mecklenburg’s aging population. Her District 2 received $771,000 through the county’s HOMES program with more than 1,500 applications — the highest distribution and application volume of any single district. The county’s senior services portfolio includes congregate meal sites delivering 100,000 meals, 161,000 pounds of fresh produce, and expanded MTS transit services for seniors and Medicaid recipients.
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