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Angela attended Harding University High School. She lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. She is a mother and grandmother, and is currently divorced. She is also an ordained minister.

As of June 22, 2024, Angela White Edwards did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

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Angela White Edwards previously ran for the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 2 in 2018 and 2022, but did not win.

As of June 14, 2024, Angela White Edwards did not have a website or any information online.

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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.

Mecklenburg County, Vilma D. Leake, District 2

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.

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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.

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

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.

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.

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- 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.

Creates new laws and passes the budget for your county.

Mecklenburg County Commissioner, District 2

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