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On April 17, 2012, the Town of Leesburg will hold a Special Election to fill the remainder of a Council Member term expiring on December 31, 2014.  For more information about this special election, including information for potential candidates, please see this press release.

Town Council, January 2012

 Leesburg Town Council
Seated, from left:  Mayor Kristen Umstattd, Vice Mayor Kevin Wright, Council Member Katie Hammler
Standing, from left:  Council Member Fernando "Marty" Martinez, Council Member Dave Butler, Council Member Tom Dunn, Council Member Terry Titus


The Town of Leesburg operates under the Council-Manager form of government. The Town Council is the legislative body of the Town and is empowered by the charter to make Town policy. The Council is composed of a Mayor and six Council Members elected at large on a non-partisan basis.

The Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers on the second floor of the Municipal Government Center, 25 West Market Street. The Council also meets in a work session at 7:30 p.m. on Mondays preceding regular Tuesday meetings.

The public is welcome to attend the meetings. Council meetings can be seen live on one of  Leesburg's Government Access Channels, Comcast Channel 67 and Verizon Channel 35 or by webcast

Participation by public-spirited citizens on Town boards and commissions is vital to the success of the Town government.  Individuals interested in applying for a vacancy on one of our boards, commissions or committees should submit a letter of interest and resume to the Clerk of Council.

Mayor Kristen C. Umstattd (Term expires on June 30, 2012)
Vice Mayor Kevin D. Wright (Term expires June 30, 2014)
Council Member David S. Butler (Term expires on June 30, 2012)
Council Member Thomas S. Dunn, II (Term expires on June 30, 2012)
Council Member Katie Sheldon Hammler (Term expires on June 30, 2012) 
Council Member Fernando "Marty" Martinez (Term expires on June 30, 2014)
Council Member C. Terry Titus (Appointed until April 17, 2012 Special Election)

Letters may be mailed to 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176, or faxed to (703) 771-2727.

Alternatively, you can contact the Town Council by email at council@leesburgva.gov.

Last updated: 1/11/2012 11:05:15 AM